HAZARDS & THREATS

Explosion or Bomb Threat Procedures

If There Is An Explosion:

• Take cover under sturdy furniture, or leave the building if directed to do so by emergency responders.
• Stay away from windows.
• Do not light matches.
• Move well away from the site of the hazard to a safe location.
• Use stairs only. Do not use elevators.
• Call  Campus Police at 229-430-4711.

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If You Receive a Bomb Threat:

• Stay calm and keep your voice calm.
• Pay close attention to details. Talk to the caller to obtain as much information as possible.
• Take notes. Ask questions:
  • When will it explode?
  • Where is it right now?
  • What does it look like?
  • What kind of bomb is it?
  • Where did you leave it?
  • Did you place the bomb?
  • Who is the target?
  • Why did you plant it?
  • What is your address?
  • What is your name?
• Observe the caller’s:
  • Speech patterns (accent, tone)
  • Emotional state (angry, agitated, calm, etc.)
  • Background noise (traffic, people talking and accents, music and type, etc.)
  • Age and gender
• Write down other data:
  • Date and time of call
  • How threat was received (letter, note, telephone)
• Call Campus Police at 229-430-4711 and submit your notes from the telephone call or the bomb threat (letter or note) to Campus Police.
  
  

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In Any Bomb Threat Situation:

• Check your work area for unfamiliar items. Do not touch suspicious items. Report them to Campus Police at 229-430-4711.
• Take personal belongings when you leave.
• Leave doors and windows open. Do not turn light switches on or off.

Use stairs only. Do not use elevators.