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BOMB THREATS

I. Telephone Call

A. Any person receiving a phone call that a bomb or other explosive device has been placed on campus should try to ask the caller:
· When is the bomb going to explode?
· Where is the bomb located?
· What kind of bomb is it?
· What does it look like?
· Why did you place the bomb?

B. Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and make note of the following:
· Time of call
· Age and sex of caller
· Speech pattern, accent
· Background noise

C. As soon as possible, notify Security at extension 7777 and supply them with the information outlined above.

D. DO NOT HANDLE ANY OBJECTS! Security will oversee a detailed bomb search. Employees may be requested to assist in a cursory inspection of their area for suspicious objects.

E. If necessary, or if directed to do so by Security, activate the building alarm. THE ALARM ALSO SOUNDS IN THE PHYSICAL PLANT CONTROL ROOM. The dispatcher in the Physical Plant will immediately call the Fire Department and Security.

When the building evacuation alarms are sounded or when told to leave by Security or by the Building Coordinator, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.

ASSIST THE DISABLED IN EXITING THE BUILDING! DO NOT USE ELEVATORS DURING A BOMB THREAT.

Once outside, move to an assigned clear area away from the affected building(s). Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Stay with your group in assigned area and await further instructions.

DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless directed to do so by Security.

II. Suspicious Objects

A. If you observe a suspicious object or potential bomb on campus, DO NOT HANDLE ANY OBJECTS! Contact extension 7777. Refer to the above steps for further instructions.

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