Run, Hide, Fight: Protect yourself during an active threat
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November 25, 2025
Know how to protect yourself during an active threat situation. Be prepared to Run, Hide, or Fight.
- If you determine it is safe, Run (get out)! This is your first and best option.
- If evacuation is not possible, find a place to Hide.
- As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger; Fight.
In urgent situations on campus, UBC will use mass notification tools including UBC Alert and the UBC Safe App to send out the latest information about what is happening as soon as possible.
While this topic and content may be distressing for some viewers, it is important to understand how to respond and stay safe in the unlikely event of an active threat. If you need support, you can connect with UBC’s Counselling Services (students) or the Employee and Family Assistance Program (Faculty and staff).