If the FLS Director advises occupants to stay where they are, what emergency provision is being used?

The recommendation for occupants to stay where they are is classified as "shelter in place." This strategy is utilized during emergencies when it may be safer for individuals to remain inside rather than evacuate. The shelter in place approach is often employed in scenarios such as hazardous material releases, severe weather events, or other situations where leaving the building could pose a greater risk to safety due to uncertain external conditions.

During a shelter in place directive, occupants are typically instructed to secure their environment by closing windows and doors to minimize exposure to the outside threats. This strategy helps protect individuals from potential dangers they might encounter outside, while also keeping them in a controlled environment until it is safe to either leave or until help arrives.

In contrast, evacuation would involve clearing the building and directing occupants to a safer location. Lockdown procedures focus on securing the premises in response to a threat, often involving active assailants, while emergency evacuation refers to a wider concept of evacuating from any dangerous situation.