“We have experienced here in Ohio during the Chardon school shooting. We know it does happen. Unfortunately, one instance is one too many. That’s why it’s important that we prepare ourselves. Have a plan in mind in the event that something bad would happen. And if you mentally prepare and one of these horrible incidences does happen, you can hopefully get out of that safely.”

Ralston warns to always have an escape route in mind, evacuate as quickly as possible, and hide if you can. She says take action to stop the shooter only if your life is in imminent danger. Ralston says it's important to remain as calm as possible and cooperate with police when they arrive on the scene. And she says try to make mental notes about the shooter. And she advises to get a good description of the shooter's clothing and weapons if possible.