Emergency Procedures

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Receiving a Bomb Threat

Follow the guidelines below when a bomb threat is received:

  • EVERY THREAT RECEIVED MUST BE REGARDED SERIOUSLY
  • Stay calm and signal a fellow employee to pick-up another extension to listen
  • Note the time of the call
  • Keep callers on the phone as long as possible and make a written record of every word spoken
  • Listen for background noises
  • Pay close attention to caller’s voice trying to provide as much information as possible as to his/her identity
  • Ask for the location of the bomb(s)
  • Inform caller that building is occupied, and the detonation of a bomb could result in death or serious injury to many innocent people
  • Fill out the Bomb Threat Form recording as much information as possible 
  • Notify your department manager/supervisor who will notify 911 and then Management at 203-422-6700

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