Question

making choices in emergency situations
during geometry class, ton asks to be excused to use the restroom. the restroom is located in a different hallway, and ton must walk several hundred feet to reach it. as she exits the restroom, an announcement is made that the school is being locked down. ton does not know why the \shelter in place\ alert has been given. it could be a drill, but she does not know for certain.
what is the best choice ton should make to ensure her safety?
return to her geometry class
run back to the bathroom and hide in a stall
enter the nearest occupied classroom
use her cell phone to call the school office

Explanation:

When a "shelter in place" alert is given, the safest option is to enter a secure, occupied space. Returning to class would involve walking a long distance (several hundred feet) which could be dangerous. Running back to the bathroom (unoccupied, single - stall area) is less safe than a classroom with other people. Using a cell phone might not be reliable (e.g., no signal, phone battery dead) and could waste time. Entering the nearest occupied classroom provides immediate safety in a group setting with more resources (e.g., teacher, other students, classroom locks if available).

Answer:

enter the nearest occupied classroom