The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for Municipal Buildings
Plan. Prepare. Practice.
A uniform, planned and practiced response to any incident is the foundation of a safe working environment. The SRP is action-based, flexible, and easy to learn. It rationally organizes tactics for response to weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to workplace and municipal building safety. It is suitable for staff, facility superintendents, risk management planners, and emergency response teams.
The SRP’s development is ever-evolving, created with extensive collaboration between experts such as first responders, municipality administrators, and families. Its tactics are data-driven, heavily researched and based on experience and best practices.
Simple and Actionable
The SRP premise is simple. One of five specific actions is communicated and performed during an incident. Each action is labeled with a “Term of Art” and is followed by a “Directive.” Execution of the action is performed by all active participants, including staff, visitors, and first responders. This aligns everyone for a swift and coordinated response.
Hold – “In Your Area, Clear the Halls”
Used when the hallways need to be kept clear of staff.
Secure – “Secure the perimeter”
Simple directives follow for staff to return to buildings, secure them, account for everyone, and go about business as usual.
Lockdown – “Locks, Lights, Out of Sight”
Staff are instructed to secure individual rooms and keep quiet, out of sight, and in place.
Evacuate – “To A Location”
Used to move staff from one location to a different location in or out of the building.
Shelter – For Hazard Using a Safety Strategy
Each type and a method is unique to the building and environment, and is the protocol for group and self protection.
Materials
SRP-2021 Muni – Operational Guidance
Operational Guidance
This is a general guide on incorporating the Standard Response Protocol into a business or institution’s safety plan.
Posters
SRP MUNI 2021 Drill Poster
Use this poster on exterior doors and/or windows to alert visitors that a Lockdown Drill is in progress.
SRP MUNI 2021 Secure Door Poster
The Secure Poster can be placed near entrances during a Secure condition. If entry or exit is possible during Secure, use the Secure Monitor Door poster.
SRP MUNI 2021 Secure-Monitor Door Poster
The Secure Poster can be placed near entrances during a Secure condition. If entry or exit is possible during Secure, use the Secure Monitor Door poster.
SRP MUNI 2021 Poster
Print and place this poster on walls to remind people of the different SRP actions.
SRP Public Address Poster
The Public Address poster is for placement near public address locations. This is a sample. Your district, department or agency should customize this poster for regional hazards. It is available to download in Microsoft Word Format.
Cards and Handouts
SRP MUNI red green med card
In an evacuation, people can use this card to indicate the status of their group.
SRP MUNI 2021 Staff Handout
A staff handout is available in English and Spanish, describing the basics of the Standard Response Protocol.
