1.0
PURPOSE:
To provide guidelines for handling a bomb threat to ensure that
information can be accurately
communicated to
University Police in a timely manner.
2.0
RESPONSIBILITY Any individual that
receives a bomb threat or has knowledge of a threat must contact University
Police as soon as
possible.
3.0
GUIDELINES
3.1
If you receive a bomb
threat:
3.1.1
Stay
calm.
3.1.2
Keep the caller on the
telephone as long as possible.
3.2
3.2.1
#111 if calling from an
on-campus extension
3.2.2
475-5711
if calling from a cell telephone
3.3
Complete
a ‘Bomb
Threat Action Checklist’ (Section 7: Forms) as soon as
possible.
3.3.1
This
checklist is to be kept under or near your telephone at all times.
3.4
McNeese officials,
working in conjunction with the Building Coordinators, Crisis Response Team,
Building Evacuation Team, members of law enforcement and emergency response
personnel will determine appropriate actions to be taken.
3.5
Evacuation
3.5.1
Evacuation team members
will direct persons to exit quickly, calmly, and quietly
3.5.1.1
Evacuees will be advised
to refrain from using any electronic device until further
notice.
3.5.1.2
Lights that are on are to
be left on.
3.5.1.3
Doors that are open are
to be left open.
3.5.2
Evacuees are to be routed
to a predetermined safe location.
3.5.2.1
Using class and personnel
rosters, a determination will be made as to whether or not all personnel have
been safely evacuated.
3.5.3
During evacuation, if a
suspected explosive device is noticed:
3.5.3.1
DO NOT DISTURB
IT
3.5.3.2
Leave the area
immediately
3.5.3.3
Report finding to
University Police