Active Shooter Preparation
Yesterday’s mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, at a center for people with disabilities which left 14 dead and 21 others injured, is a shocking tragedy which words cannot fully express. Adding to my disbelief, though, was my surprise when reading this morning in The Washington Post about the details of the shooting. That is, it reports that, not only was this mass shooting in the California only the second one yesterday (there was an another in Georgia), but it is the 355th for the year.
Honestly, I find this difficult to comprehend, and, frankly, I have no meaningful commentary to offer. But since at True North our mission is to help prepare you for emergencies, I can at least confidently write that the key to best dealing with the unexpected — anywhere, anytime — is preparation.
So, here are two resources that I have shared several times already this year, but think that it may be helpful to do so again.
The first is a public service video produced by the Department of Homeland Security. It reflects its recommendations for best dealing with an active shooter situation.
The second is a blog about how to best control traumatic bleeding: Controlling Severe Bleeding.
Anyway, here is a link to The Washington Post article:
The San Bernardino Shooting is the Second Shooting Today and the 355th for the Year.
