3. Disaster Emergency Services requests

BOMB THREAT A bomb threat may come via either a telephone threat or through the mail. 1. Phone threat - attempt to keep the caller on the phone and record as much information as possible to assist emergency response units. See Addendum "Bomb Threat Checklist" 2. Mail threat - secure the envelope and contents. Don't handle unnecessarily. 3. Call Emergency 911. 4. Inspect work area for unusual objects, following BOMB SEARCH PROCEDURES. * 5. If room is clear, report this to the command post as determined by law enforcement. 6. If there is a suspicious object in the room, DON'T TOUCH IT. Report the object to the command center, describing it and giving its exact location. 7. Evacuate the room or building, as directed. 8. Lock the department doors. 9. Upon reaching marshaling area, take roll. 10. Account for all employees and visitors. 11. Keep track of all employees and visitors until they are released or allowed to return to work. * BOMB SEARCH PROCEDURES When notified of a bomb threat supervisors will conduct an inspection of the area: . Make a quick, but methodical visual sweep of the room. . If time permits, make a more thorough inspection. . Note unattended backpacks, boxes, or packages. · Visually inspect window ledges, ventilation units, undersides of desks, around file cabinets, in comers and nooks and crannies. · If the area is clear, report the results to the responding law enforcement unit. · If a suspicious object is observed, DON'T TOUCH IT. Report it to law enforcement. Clearly describe its appearance and location in the room. · After reporting the object, evacuate the room immediately. Proceed to the location directed by the command post or department head. Close and lock the doors.