Bomb Threat : Suite / Floor Wardens
PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING:
- Read Bomb Threat Instructions (E 3-4).
- Know search procedures.
- Be familiar with your search area - immediate floor area, corridor and elevator lobby.
EMERGENCY ACTIONS:
Upon notification of bomb threat by Fire Safety Director:
- Notify Monitors and Alternates to begin search procedures; Suite/Floor Wardens and Monitors should visually search their immediate areas. 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 Fire Safety Director or Security.
- If a suspicious object is found - clear the area and begin evacuation. Notify the Fire Safety Director, Security or Police Department 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. Walk down the stairs and exit the building. Proceed to a safe refuge area a minimum of 300-500 feet away from the building. Note: this area cannot be predetermined. It will vary depending on the location of the ‘bomb device’.
- Assemble occupants at safe refuge area outside and keep away from the building.
- Keep occupants quiet and calm. Take head count.
- Discourage spreading of rumors.
- Follow instructions of Public Safety Officials.