Bomb

BOMB THREATS AND SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES

Bomb Threats

Any person receiving a bomb threat via telephone should ask the caller the following:

• When is the bomb going to explode?
   

• Where is the bomb located?
   

• What kind of bomb is it and what does it look like?
   

• Why did you place the bomb on campus?

Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and record the following facts:

• Time of call.
   

• Estimate of the age and gender of caller.
   

• Speech pattern, accent, distinguishing vocal characteristics.
   

• Emotional state of the caller.
   

• Background noise.

After the call, proceed as follows:

• Do not open drawers or cabinets or turn lights on or off
   

• IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL STAFF WITH TWO-WAY RADIOS AND BASE STATIONS:  Immediately turn off your radio and base station.  Do not transmit under any circumstances as this may activate the bomb.
   

• Notify Campus Safety by dialing campus extension 3229.  Designated personnel familiar with the area will conduct a basic search of the area.
   

• Immediately activate the building alarm and clear the area.  When the alarm sounds, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
   

• Assist physically challenged persons in exiting the building.  Remember that elevators are reserved for disabled persons use during emergencies.  Do not use elevators in case of fire.  Stay calm, do not panic.
   

• Once outside, proceed to a safe area at least 500 feet away from any structure and remain there until an “all clear” is given.  It is important to keep the streets, fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and first responders.
   

• Do not return to an evacuated building until it has been established safe to do so by a College official.