While emergencies on a college campus can take many forms, three essential responses help protect our community and reduce potential harm. TCU’s L.E.S.S. model focuses on these actions: Lockdown, Evacuate, and Seek Shelter.
Lockdown
Evacuate
Seek Shelter
TCU’s L.E.S.S. is More Emergency Response Notification Plan requires the Department of Public Safety to conduct emergency response drills in every campus building. Non-residence buildings participate once a year, while residence halls complete two drills annually.
During each drill, all three emergency alerts are activated, and building occupants practice the appropriate response. These drills help students, faculty and staff understand how to react quickly and correctly when a life-threatening situation is reported on campus.
