Bomb Threats
Try to remain calm and on the line if you receive a telephone bomb threat. If possible, ask another person to listen on another extension. Take notes on the caller's threat, tone, voice characteristics, and background noise.
1. If the caller seems talkative, ask the following questions using the checklist (download 138kb PDF). Write down the answers, if possible.
- When will the bomb go off? How much time remains?
- Where is the bomb located?
- What does it look like?
- What kind of bomb is it?
- How do you know about this bomb?
- What is your name?
- Do you know there are PEOPLE in the building who could be hurt or killed?
2. Call 911 immediately, or have someone else call, and submit your notes from the telephone call to authorities.
3. Follow police instructions.
4. Check your work area for unfamiliar items. Do not touch suspicious items. Report them to campus authorities.
5. Take personal belongings with you when you leave your office or residence hall.
6. Do not turn light switches on or off.
7. Use stairs only; do not use elevators.
8. If you have evacuated a building that has been threatened, move well away from it and follow instructions from emergency responders.
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