Bomb Threats - Telephone

Telephone threats can be received by any person at anytime, but usually will be received by a main switchboard operator or persons in a sensitive area.

If you receive a telephone threat:

• Remain Calm.
• Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Listen carefully. Note the time of call, the telephone number called and telephone number of the caller if available..
• Write down any pertinent information such as background noises, gender of caller, and voice pitches and patterns.
• Ask the caller the following questions:
  • Where is the bomb?
  • When will it explode?
  • What does the bomb look like?
  • What kind of bomb is it?
  • What is your name and motive for placing the bomb?
  • Are you an employee?
• Call 9-911 immediately.
• Always err on the side of safety by evacuating the area if there is any possible danger.

For Bomb Threats Dial: 9-911

Then Notify Facilities Services #8173