DRAFT – Bomb Threat

If You Find Or Open A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE, Letter, Box, Or Container

  1. Do not handle the package. Move away and call 911.
  2. If you have opened a suspicious package or letter, leave the package or envelope in place and move away slowly. Leave the room slowly; notifying others to leave the room also, closing doors behind you as you go.
  3. Do not operate any power switches.
  4. Do not activate the fire alarm.
  5. Move to a safe area (like ****) and call 911.
  6. Do not allow re-entry into the area/location where the package is located.
  7. Follow the instructions you will receive from the police or other recognized authorities.

If A Bomb Threat Is Received OVER THE PHONE

Stay calm, and pay close attention to all details. TAKE NOTES, and try to get the following information from the caller:

  1. Where is the bomb placed?
  2. Where are you calling from?
  3. What time is the bomb set to explode?
  4. What is your organization?
  5. What type of bomb is it?
  6. Why are you doing this?
  7. What does it look like?
  8. Who else have you told?
  9. Who are you?

As you are writing down the information as the caller says it, have a co-worker or another person contact 911 using another phone and:

  • Have the co-worker relay that information to 911.
  • Try to keep the caller on the phone.
  • Listen for any background noises, voice inflection or accents, and/or anything that would help determine the origin of the call.
  • Evacuate the building only upon the instruction from properly identified emergency personnel or as deemed appropriate in individual situations.

The Bomb Threat Checklist can be found by clicking Here (should something like this be created for our campus to place in offices and classroom?)

Click Here for more resources on Bomb Threats.

If You Are Told To Evacuate

  1. Be aware of your surroundings as you evacuate. Avoid and do not touch suspicious or unfamiliar items.
  2. Take personal belongings when you leave if it will not delay your departure. You might not be allowed back in for an extended period.
  3. Leave doors and windows open.
  4. Do not turn on or off lights.
  5. Only use the stairs; DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.
  6. Move well away from the building to your departmental Emergency Assembly Area and wait for further instructions from OU Police or other recognized authorities. See ***GENERAL BUILDING EVACUATION***  for your departmental Emergency Assembly Area.