All bomb threats must be treated as a serious matter. To ensure the safety of building occupants and the general public, bomb threats must be considered real until proven otherwise. In most cases, bomb threats are meant to disrupt normal activities. However, building evacuation is not a decision for anyone to make except the proper authorities. The procedures described below should be implemented regardless of whether the bomb threat appears real or not.

Report all bomb threats to police or call 911 and call the Building Management office or Facility Manager. When there has been a threat, if you see a package or unknown object in an unusual place, do not touch it. If you receive a bomb threat, try to obtain the following information:

• When is the bomb going to explode?
  
• Where is it right now?
  
• What does it look like?
  
• What kind of bomb is it?
  
• What will cause it to explode?
  
• Did you place the bomb? Why?
  
• What is your name?