Bombings

Explosives can collapse buildings and cause fires. People who live or work in a multi-level building should do the following:

• Review building or company emergency evacuation procedures.
• Know where emergency exits are located.
• Keep fire extinguishers in working order — Know where they are located, and learn how to use them.
• Learn first aid. Contact the local chapter of the American Red Cross or local fire department for information and training.

Building owners should keep the following items in a designated place on each floor of the building:

• Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries
• Several flashlights and extra batteries
• First aid kit and manual
• Several hard hats
• Fluorescent tape to rope off dangerous areas

Bomb Threats

If you receive a bomb threat, get as much information from the caller as possible [see: Bomb Threat Caller ID Form].

• Keep the caller on the line and record everything that is said
• Notify the police and the building management

If you are notified of a bomb threat: Clear the area around suspicious packages — notify the police immediately.

• In evacuating a building, stand as far away as possible from windows, glass doors or other potentially hazardous areas
• Do not block sidewalk or streets to be used by emergency officials or others still exiting the building
• Be aware of secondary explosive devices such as car bombs
• Do not use areas such as parking lots for gathering points since a secondary explosive device might be planted in a vehicle