3 things to do if you’re caught in an #ActiveShooter situation
#Threat assessment experts say you should consider the situation ahead of time, because a little forethought may save precious seconds & allow you to act when your instinct is to panic.
Every situation is different, but here are the basics, acc/to law enforcement agencies such as the #FBI & other orgs that teach #survival skills.
I grew up in Auburn across the river from #Lewiston. So far I have accounted for any family that I think might be in the area. Really dreading reading the list of names over the next couple of days. I’m sure there will be more than one that I know.
Shelter in place has expanded to all of Androscoggin County, per EAS message. #Maine#ActiveShooter
#EAS for ME Maine Emergency Management Agency: Androscoggin County Officials have issued a County Wide Shelter in place order. Please make sure your homes and vehicles are secured. Updates from Officials will be forthcoming. Source: 200054,ME Maine Emergency Management Agency,** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***
Central Maine Medical Center is a Level 1 trauma center. Many victims are arriving there, some by helicopters landing on the roof. The reporter reminds us this started 2 hours ago, and he still hears helis landing.
Another day, another mass casualty, mass shooting event - this time in Maine. Over ten dead and still counting. This is an #ActiveShooter event and to my knowledge the perpetrator has not yet been captured or otherwise neutralized. From the captured image however, it is clear the white guy is using an AK-47 or something very similar. #GunControl now FFS. Take military-grade automatics off the streets. I speak as a gun owner in rural America. Enough is enough. #Guns
Lewiston PD seeking this vehicle, per FB. "Please contact the Lewiston Police at 513-3001 ext.. 3327 if you recognize this vehicle. It is believed that the front bumper may be painted black." #Maine#ActiveShooterhttps://www.facebook.com/LewistonPolice/