IF YOU RECEIVE A BOMB THREAT

REMAIN CALM.
Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.
Listen carefully to the caller’s voice and words.
Record the time and caller ID number if shown.
Ask the caller the following questions and write down the answers as soon as possible:
- Where is the bomb?
- When will it explode?
- What does the bomb look like?
- What kind of bomb is it?
- What will cause it to explode?
- Did you place the bomb?
- Why?
- What is your name?
- Are you an employee/student?
- Where are you calling from?
Write down any information such as:
- Background noises
- Gender of the caller
- Voice pitches and patterns
- Any other information that stands out or seems unusual to you
Call 911 and report the event immediately.
ALL bomb threats and suspicious packages must be treated as a serious matter.
If the bomb or suspicious package is discovered, do not handle the package. Get away.
Do not use cell phones, radios, or other wireless devices in the building or area.
Public safety personnel will advise regarding evacuation.
If evacuation is ordered, look around as you exit for anything suspicious or out of place.
Upon exiting the building, assemble outside and remain until instructed it is safe to return.
Follow all instructions from public safety personnel.
If you noticed anything suspicious while evacuating, tell public safety personnel.
Do not re-enter the building unless told to do so by public safety personnel or building manager.

Last Updated: Sept. 29, 2010