What do you do in a bomb threat drill?

What To Do – Bomb Threat

• Keep the caller on the line as long as possible.
• DO NOT HANG UP, even if the caller does.
• If possible, signal or pass a note to other staff to listen and help notify authorities.
• Write down as much information as possible—caller ID number, exact wording of threat, type of voice or behavior, etc.

What is bomb threat emergency procedures?

If you receive a bomb threat by phone, remain calm, write down the caller’s exact words, and note the time of the call. Check for a caller ID number. Write down all the information you receive. After the call is complete, immediately call IUPD on a landline phone to relay the information to the dispatcher.

What are the types of evacuations when managing a bomb incident?

Four Types of Evacuations

• Stay in Place. The first type of evacuation is known as stay in place and is used during a chemical or biological attack.
• Building Evacuation. The second type of evacuation is a building evacuation.
• Campus Evacuation. The third type of evacuation is a campus evacuation.
• City Evacuation.

What are the safety procedures when responding to an explosive incident?

Explosion

• Seek cover under a desk, table or other heavy furniture which can provide protection from flying glass and debris.
• Remain inside the building until it is safe to exit.
• While exiting, pull the fire alarm, check for fire, note other hazards and any remaining personnel.

Who should be evacuated first quizlet?

1. Patients nearest to the fire and smoke will be moved first. 2. Ambulatory patients will be instructed to link hands and will be led to safety.

What is an earthquake drill?

An earthquake drill is one set of simulated emergency circumstances designed to test the ability of school members to make the most appropriate decisions to ensure their safety. The school members should understand the emergency response plan sufficiently in order to react appropriately during the drill.

What patients should be evacuated first?

Patients in immediate danger (due to smoke or fire) shall be removed first. Ambulatory patients should be accompanied or directed to an adjacent smoke compartment. Non-Ambulatory patients should be moved using wheelchairs or stretchers when available to an adjacent smoke compartment.

What types of evacuation procedures are there?

There are four types of fire evacuation strategies:

• Simultaneous evacuation.
• Vertical or horizontal phased evacuation.
• Staff alarm evacuation (silent alarm).
• Defend in place.

What are primary explosives?

Primary explosives are very sensitive materials that can be easily ignited by small stimuli of heat, impact, friction, and electrostatic. Very small amount of energy is needed to initiate such material; it is considered to be the materials that are more sensitive than PETN.

What are three fire triangles?

Oxygen, heat, and fuel are frequently referred to as the “fire triangle.” Add in the fourth element, the chemical reaction, and you actually have a fire “tetrahedron.” The important thing to remember is: take any of these four things away, and you will not have a fire or the fire will be extinguished.

Where can I find bomb threat guidance for schools?

School-specific bomb threat guidance can also be found at ThreatPlan.org and the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistant Center.

How should I handle a bomb threat?

Every bomb threat is unique and should be handled in the context of the facility or environment in which it occurs. Facility supervisors and law enforcement will be in the best position to determine the credibility of the threat.

How do bomb threats happen?

In recent years, the most common avenue a bomb threat is made is through a phone. This will usually involve the suspect calling the offices of a building that they have targeted and orally stating their threat to the receiver of the call.

What is the DHS bomb threat checklist?

Whether the bomb threat is made via phone, handwritten note, email, or other means, the DHS Bomb Threat Checklist provides instructions on how to respond to a bomb threat and a comprehensive list of information that will assist law enforcement in a bomb threat investigation.