ESU EMERGENCY ALERT: ACTIVE SHOOTER REPORTED – TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION An active shooter has been reported near Cora Miller Hall and Newman Regional Health. RUN: If you can get out, do so. • Quickly and cautiously evacuate in a direction away from the shooter. • Leave your belongings. • Help other escape, if possible. • Don’t stop until you’ve reached a safe location. • Call 911 when you are safe. HIDE: If you can’t get out safely, find a place to hide. • Hide in area out of the shooter’s view. Choose a place with thicker walls. • Lock and barricade the door. • Silence your cell phone and remain quiet. • Prepare a defense plan. • Await law enforcement. FIGHT: If your life is in danger, fight. • Fight as a last resort and only when your life is in danger. • Use available objects as improvised weapons. • Use teamwork and surprise. A coordinated ambush can incapacitate an attacker. • Commit to your actions, your life depends on it. When Law Enforcement Arrives: • Follow all instructions from the police. • Keep your empty hands raised and clearly visible. • Try to remain calm. Avoid pointing or yelling. Check ESU website and RAVE for updates. DO NOT approach the area. Call 911 to report any suspicious activity.
Ph.D. Information Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.L.S. Library Science, Texas Woman's University
B.A. Biological Chemistry and German Studies, Wellesley College
Health information behavior
Health insurance literacy
Health-related decision-making behavior
Affordable Care Act information needs
Health sciences librarianship