Bomb Threat : Group Leader
PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING:
- Read Bomb Threat Instructions (E 3-4).
- Know search procedures.
- Be familiar with your search area: within your tenant area and stairwells - one floor up and one floor down.
EMERGENCY ACTIONS:
Upon notification of a bomb threat by Fire Safety Director, Security or Suite Warden:
- Begin bomb search procedures.
- If instructed, direct occupants to visually search their immediate area. Do not touch anything unusual or out of place. NOTE: during a search do not use cellular phones and other electronic paging devices that receive and transmit signals since any of these could trigger or detonate an explosive device.
- Report all findings to the Suite/Floor Warden.
- If a suspicious object is found - clear the area and begin evacuation. Notify the Suite/Floor Warden immediately.
If evacuation is ordered:
- Direct occupants to take all necessary belongings, unlock desks and file cabinets, leave doors open and proceed to the nearest emergency exit.
- Lead occupants to the nearest safe stairwell; walk down the stairs and proceed to a safe refuge area outside and away from the building - a minimum of 300-500 feet from the building. Note: this area cannot be predetermined. It will vary depending on the location of the ‘bomb device’.
- Keep occupants quiet and calm.
- Discourage spreading of rumors.
- Follow instructions of Public Safety Officials.