Action

See TELEPHONE OPERATOR’S CHECKLIST – BOMB THREAT for how to handle a telephoned bomb threat.

After you have received the call, you should:

1. Call police (911), and give them the following information:
   1. State: “I have received a bomb threat”
   2. Your name and type of business
   3. Building name, address and floor/suite
2. Call the management office and report the bomb threat.  Inform them that you have notified the police department.
3. Clear all personnel from the premises. Search the area for suspicious objects or parcels.  In the event one is found, do not touch or attempt to move it.  Immediately leave the premises.
4. When the police arrive, inform them of the results of your search.

Results

1. Police and management personnel will respond.
2. A building search may be made by police and authorized personnel.
3. The police bomb squad will question the person(s) who received the bomb threat.
4. A building evacuation may take place (See EVACUATION PROCEDURES)
5. An “All Clear” message will be given when authorized by police.

If you have to dial an outside line first, remember to dial 9+911