My Family Was 20 Steps From a Mass Shooting. I Wish I’d Done 3 Things Differently
Summary
A man describes how his family was very close to a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle festival where seven people were shot, including three deaths. He shares lessons learned about emergency planning, like giving children ways to communicate and the importance of school safety drills.Key Facts
- The shooting happened outside the Armory at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival.
- Seven people were shot, with three fatalities and a 2-year-old child wounded.
- The author's family was about 20 steps away from the shooting but escaped safely.
- His son did not have a phone or watch, which could have made emergency communication difficult.
- The family plans to get the son a smartwatch that can make calls for safety.
- They did not have a pre-arranged plan on who takes care of whom during emergencies.
- The daughter’s calm response was due to practicing school lockdown drills.
- The author now values these drills despite previously criticizing them and plans to identify exits quickly in crowded places.
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