Emergency Management Plan

Bomb Threats

[Company] personnel receiving telephoned bomb threats should attempt to get the exact location where the bomb has been planted, or is going to be planted. Also attempt to get as much information as possible about the caller. Listen for any background noise that may indicate the location of the caller.

The checklist below will aid the receiver of such a call. Complete the checklist as soon as possible after receiving the threatening call. Contact your supervisor and report it immediately to the police by dialing 911.

Exact date and time of call?

Exact words of caller?

Questions to ask:

1. When is the bomb going to explode?
2. Where is the bomb?
3. What does it look like?
4. What kind of bomb is it?
5. What will cause it to explode?
6. Did you place the bomb?
7. Why?
8. Where are you calling from?
9. What is your address?
10. What is your name?

Details of callers voice?

Background noise?

Phone number on caller id?

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