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• All bomb threats must be treated as a serious matter. To ensure the safety of building occupants and the general public, bomb threats must be considered real until proven otherwise. In most cases, bomb threats are meant to disrupt normal activities.

• However, building evacuation is not a decision for anyone to make except the proper authorities. The procedures described below should be implemented regardless of whether the bomb threat appears real or not.

• Report all bomb threats to police or call 911 and call the Property Management office or Building Engineer.

When there has been a threat, if you see a package or unknown object in an unusual place, do not touch it. If you receive a bomb threat, try to obtain the following information:

• When is the bomb going to explode?

• Where is it right now?

• What does it look like?

• What kind of bomb is it?

• What will cause it to explode?

• Did you place the bomb? Why?

• What is your name?

Also, have the following information ready to be related to the Police Officer you talk to:

• Gender of caller

• Approximate Age

• Speech pattern / accent

• Any background noise?

• Phone number where the call was received

• Date and time the call was received

Mail Bombs and Suspicious Packages

• The likelihood of your ever receiving a bomb in the mail is remote. Unfortunately, however, a small number of explosive devices have been mailed over the years resulting in the death, injury, and destruction of property. To help prevent a mail bomb disaster, first consider whether you or your organization could be a possible target. Some motives for mail bombs include revenge, extortion, love triangles, terrorism and business disputes.

• Keep in mind that a bomb can be enclosed in either a parcel or an envelope, and its outward appearance is limited only by the imagination of the sender. However, mail bombs have some unique characteristics, which may assist you in identifying a suspect mailing. To apply these factors, it is important to know the type of mail your organization and your home receive.

Look for These Signs:

• Mail bombs may bear restricted endorsements such as “Personal” or “Private.” This factor is important when the addressee does not usually receive personal mail at the office.

• Addressee’s name/title may be inaccurate. Return address may be fictitious.

• Mail bombs may reflect distorted handwriting or the name and address may be prepared with homemade labels or cut-and-paste lettering.

• Mail bombs may have protruding wires, aluminum foil or oil stains and may emit a peculiar odor.

• Cancellation or postmark may show a different location than the return address.

• Mail bombs may have excessive postage.

• Letter bombs may feel rigid, or appear uneven or lopsided.

• Parcel bombs may have unprofessionally wrapped with several combinations of tape used to secure the package and may be endorsed “Fragile-Handle With Care” or “Rush-Do Not Delay.”

• Package bombs may have an irregular shape, soft spots or bulges.

• Package bombs may make buzzing or ticking noise or a sloshing sound.

• Pressure or resistance may be noted when removing contents from an envelope or parcel.

If you are suspicious of a mailing and are unable to verify the contents with the addressee or sender:

• Do not open the article.

• Isolate the mailing and evacuate the immediate area.

• Do not put in water or a confined space such as a desk drawer or filing cabinet.

• If possible, open windows in the immediate area to assist in venting potential explosive gases.

• If you have any reason to believe a letter or parcel is suspicious, do not take a chance or worry about possible embarrassment if the item turns out to be innocent - instead, contact police or call 9-1-1 for immediate professional assistance.