Emergency & Disaster Response Guide

Bomb Threat

If you receive a bomb threat

  • Keep the person talking as long as possible (pretend to have difficulty hearing or some other excuse).
  • Secure as much information as possible, such as:
    • Where is the bomb?
    • When is it set to go off?
    • What type of bomb is it?
    • What does it look like?
    • Why has it been planted?
    • Who planted it?
    • What will make it explode?
  • Do not hang up. Use another line to call the police at 911 (Department of Public Safety).
  • Notify BERT Members to initiate Bomb Threat Evacuation Plan

If you are notified of a bomb threat involving your building

  • Begin immediate evacuation of your area. See EVACUATION page.

Identifying Mail Bombs

Be suspicious of packages with the following:

  • Unknown or unrecognized return address
  • Marked personal or private
  • Lopsided
  • Postmark different than return address
  • Missing return address
  • Oil stains or odors
  • Marked 'Fragile' or 'Rush'
  • Marked with title / no name
  • Protruding wires or foil
  • Unusually heavy
  • Excessive tape or string

If you have any doubts about a package or envelope, call Public Safety at 453-DPS1 (3771) or 911.

 

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