Reverse Evacuation

Reverse evacuation is used to rapidly and safely move people inside a facility when it would be dangerous to remain outside. Reverse evacuation may be appropriate when:

  • People are located outside, such as on playgrounds, on sports fields, or at an outdoor event.
  • The danger, such as an armed aggressor, is outside.

Unless you have procedures in place for reverse evacuation, you may not be able to execute a lockdown when people remain outside.

Reverse evacuation in progress