Bombs & Explosions

DO NOT evacuate the building unless directed to do so by campus officials.

BE PREPARED TO GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• State: "This is an emergency"

• REMAIN CALM and give your name, location (building, room number), nature of emergency and phone number you are calling from

• DO NOT HANG UP unless there is no further information being required or unless there is an immediate threat to your safety

• Call Security AFTER you call 9-1-1

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF RECEIVING A BOMB THREAT VIA THE PHONE:

• Ask the caller to provide the following information:

1.Time of the planned explosion
2. Type of bome
3. Location of bomb
4. Description of bomb

• Record the following information:

1.Time of call
2. Exact words caller used
3. Gender & approximate age of caller
4. Behavior of caller, including speech characteristics
5. Background noises

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF RECEIVING A BOMB THREAT VIA LETTERS, PACKAGES, OR OBJECTS:

• DO NOT touch any suspicious envelope, package, or object.

• Evacuate all persons to a designated assembly area. This area should be out of the building and one building away or a minimum of 300 feet from the threatened area.

• Assist all persons with disabilities with the evacuation

• Stop any person from entering the endangered area.

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN EXPLOSION:

• Take cover under a table or other sturdy furniture to protect yourself from glass or debris.

• Exit the building immediately if the explosion threatens anyone's safety.

• DO NOT re-enter the building until directed to do so by campus officials.

• Assist with the evacuation of injured or persons with disabilities. (See Evacuating Disabled & Buildings.)

• Proceed to the designated assembly area that is a safe distance from the building. (See Evacuation Map)

• Obey the directions of Security & campus officials.