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Bomb Threat / Explosion Procedures

Active Shooter | Airplane Crash | Animal Incidents / Rabies
Blood, Bodily Fluid, or Infectious Agent Exposure | Bomb / Explosion
Civil Disturbance / Demonstration Procedures | Confined Space Emergency
Criminal / Violent Behavior | Evacuation Procedures | Fire | Hazardous Materials
Hostage | Medical Emergency / Accident | Mental Health Emergency
Public Health Concern | Severe Weather | Sexual Assault | Shelter-In-Place
Shelter Operations | Structural Collapse / Failure | Suspicious Packages
Terrorism | Transportation Emergencies | Utility Failure

Bomb Threat / Explosion Procedures

Initial Actions

  • A suspicious-looking box, package, object, or container in or near your work area may be a bomb or explosive material. Do not handle or touch the object. Move to a safe area and call the University Police immediately at (111). Use a telephone in a safe area. Do not operate any power switch, and do not activate the fire alarm.

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If There Is An Explosion:

  • Take cover under sturdy furniture, or leave the building if directed to do so by emergency responders.
  • Stay away from windows.
  • Do not light matches.
  • Move well away from the site of the hazard to a safe location.
  • Use stairs only; do not use elevators.
  • Call University Police at (111). See "Evacuation Procedures”.

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If You Receive a Bomb Threat (via telephone):

  • If you receive a threatening call (bomb, or other physical harm, etc.) do not hang up. Have someone else call the University Police at (111) from another extension if possible. Attempt to engage the caller in conversation and obtain as much information as possible.
  • Stay calm and keep your voice calm.
  • Pay close attention to details. Talk to the caller to obtain as much information as possible.
  • Take notes. Ask questions:
    • What exactly is the threat?
    • When will it explode?
    • Where was the bomb left?
    • Where is it right now?
    • What does it look like?
    • What kind of bomb is it?
    • Who placed the bomb?
    • Who is the target?
    • Why was the bomb placed?
    • What is your address?
    • What is your name?
  • Observe the caller's speech:
    • Is the voice familiar in any way?>/li>
    • Male or female?
    • Young or old?
    • Speech patterns (Accent? Stutter?)
    • Emotional state (Angry? Agitated? Calm?)
    • Background noise (traffic, people talking and accents, music and type, etc.)
  • Write down other data:
    • Date and time of call
    • How threat was received (letter, note, telephone)
  • Call University Police at (111) and submit your notes from the telephone call or the bomb threat (letter or note).
  • Follow University Police’s instructions.

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If You Receive a Bomb Threat (via E-mail, Letter or Note):

  • If you receive a bomb threat via e-mail, letter or note, telephone University Police at (111) and save note as evidence to be turned in to University Police.

In Any Bomb Threat Situation:

  • Check your work area for unfamiliar items. Do not touch suspicious items; report them to University Police at (111).
  • Take personal belongings when you leave.
  • Leave doors and windows open; do not turn light switches on or off.
  • Use stairs only; do not use elevators.
  • Move well away from the building and follow instructions from emergency responders.
  • Do not enter the building until told to do so by University Police and/or authorized personnel.

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IMPORTANT: After evacuating the building, look for others that were with you in the building. Notify authorities if you are unable to locate anyone that you were with.