The rising need for preparedness in South Carolina

• Increased incidents: Reports from agencies like the FBI consistently show an increase in active threat incidents across the nation, highlighting the need for preparedness. South Carolina is not exempt from this trend.

• Proactive vs. reactive: Simply reacting to incidents is insufficient. A proactive approach to emergency preparedness is crucial to minimize casualties and protect lives.

Core principles: ALICE/Run-Hide-Fight

• ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate): This is a multi-option strategy that teaches individuals to respond in the most effective way for their specific situation.

o Alert: Be aware of your surroundings and potential threats.

o Lockdown: Secure your location if evacuation is not immediately possible.

o Inform: Communicate information about the threat to others and to first responders.

o Counter: As a last resort, and only if you are in immediate danger, use defensive maneuvers to disrupt the attacker.

o Evacuate: If a safe path to escape is available, take it.

• Run-Hide-Fight: This is a similar strategy that emphasizes immediate action based on the threat's proximity.

o Run: If a safe escape path is available, run to safety.

o Hide: If you cannot run, find a secure place to hide and barricade the door.

o Fight: As a last resort, if confronted by the attacker, fight back with anything available to protect yourself.

Benefits for churches, schools, and businesses

• Empowers individuals: Both ALICE and Run-Hide-Fight empower people to act decisively and make life-saving decisions during a crisis.

• Improved response time: Knowing how to respond immediately can significantly reduce the time it takes to implement protective measures, saving lives.

• Reduced risk: A well-prepared community is less vulnerable to the chaos and devastation of an active threat event.

Our expertise

• 25+ years in law enforcement/Security: We have extensive experience responding to and managing crises in real-world situations.

• ALERRT certified: Our Instructors are certified from the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, ensuring that the training provided is based on current, expert-level best practices.

Next step

• Book a consultation: Let us help you create a customized preparedness plan for your organization to ensure the safety of your staff, church, school, or business.

https://www.palmettosafesolutions.com/schedule-free-consultation

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