What to Do: When a Bomb Threat is Received by Phone
Keep the caller on the line and talking as long as possible (pretend to have difficulty in hearing - ask the caller to repeat what he/she said).
Try to get as much information as possible about the location of the bomb and a description of the bomb and the caller. Use the Bomb Threat Checklist to record all information.
Stay on the line as long as the caller continues to provide useful information. If possible, have someone else use another line to call University Police.
After the caller hangs up, immediately call 828-262-8000 and notify Appalachian Police.
Do not activate the fire alarm.
If an evacuation of the building is ordered, take the Bomb Threat Checklist with you and give it to police.
What to Do: When a Suspicious Object or Potential Bomb is Discovered
Do not touch, move or disturb any suspicious object you feel might be a bomb.
Do not activate the fire alarm.
Keep people away from the area where the suspicious object is and call Appalachian Police at 828-262-8000.
Be sure to include a description of the object and its location when reporting.
What to Do: When an Evacuation is Ordered
Collect your personal belongings (ie. purse, briefcase, etc.) and take them with you as you exit the building.
Look around your desk and/or office for any suspicious items. Do not touch anything suspicious, instead, report it to police after you exit the building.
After evacuation, report to an Emergency Assembly Area.
Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by appropriate personnel (Appalachian Police, Boone Police Department or Boone Fire Department, for instance).
