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Palomar holds emergency lockdown drill this week

Keep quiet, lock the doors, turn off the lights.
Mason O’Toole, Staff Writer
February 11, 2025
Cyndi Cunningham
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All Palomar College campuses will be conducting an Emergency Lockdown Preparedness Drill on February 12th, at 10:00 a.m. according to an email sent out by the college.

The drill will be announced over the emergency notification system, which delivers alerts via text, email, telephone, and loudspeakers. The drill is expected to last around 10 minutes, and minimal disruption to classes and work areas is anticipated. All employees and students are expected to participate.

Students should: Move away from sight, keep quiet, and do not open the door.

Instructors should: Lock inside doors, turn off lights, keep out of sight, do not open the door, stay quiet, and take attendance.

Once the lockdown is over, everyone should remain indoors and under desks until the “all clear” announcement is made.

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Mason O’Toole
Mason O’Toole, Staff Writer
Mason O’Toole is a Telescope staff writer who is majoring in Broadcast Journalism with plans to become a sports announcer. He has applied to transfer to SDSU, Point Loma, and Cal Poly, SLO in the Fall 2025. When not working or taking classes, he surfs, goes to the gym or spends time with his friends.
Cyndi Cunningham
Cyndi Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief
Cynthia “Cyndi” Cunningham is a journalism student at Palomar. She was accepted to transfer to Cal State San Marcos and plans to major in ethnic studies and become a high school teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys watching anime and playing video games.