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Bomb Threats or Mail Threats
Bomb Threats or Mail Threats
Bomb threats may come by telephone, mail, or electronic mail. The most common type of bomb threat is by telephone. Advance warning is usually given because the person wants to minimize injury or wants to create an atmosphere of fear and panic. The person may be the bomber or someone who has become aware of the bomb. Contact law enforcement as soon as possible.
If your receive a telephone threat: remain calm. Listen to the caller for any background noises. Do not interrupt. Collect as much information as possible, ask questions about the device, when it will go off, its location. Contact law enforcement as soon as possible.
Be aware of suspicious of objects or packages. Do not touch or move strange or unfamiliar objects.
Treat every threat as a real possibility. Evacuate the building, if possible, open doors and windows as you evacuate.
Mail threats contain an explosive device or a biological or chemical hazard. If you receive mail that is suspicious, do not handle the object. Leave the area, and call law enforcement personnel. Keep others away.
In all evacuation situations, account for all students.
Building Evacuation
Building Evacuation
It may be necessary to evacuate a building during such incidents as epidemics, high winds, floods, chemical spills, terrorism, active shooters, snowstorms, fires, earthquakes, bomb threats, and gas leaks.
Preplan an evacuation route and safe location to assemble away from the building. Inform your students of this location early in the school year.
If evacuation is necessary, you will need to account for every student.
Remain calm. Evacuate students. Assist handicapped students.
Contact emergency personnel. Report any missing persons to emergency response personnel.
Do not reenter an evacuated building.
During an earthquake, take shelter under desks, tables, in doorways, or narrow interior halls. Evacuate the building when the shaking stops if the building seems unsafe.
During a fire, sound the alarm (Church buildings fire alarm systems contact emergency response units). Please remember that open flames or explosives of any kind are not permitted in the building or a seminary class. Keep area clean and free of clutter or chemicals that could contribute to an emergency. Space heaters should be avoided in Church buildings.
Hazardous Materials are any chemicals that are toxic or, if not contained, can cause injury or death. Determine if the spill is inside or outside the building. Contact emergency personnel, and evacuate.
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