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Emergency Response Plan|Loyola University Chicago

Emergency Response Plan

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Bomb Threat

1. Emergency Actions - When a bomb threat is received by phone:

  1. Keep the caller on the line and talking as long as possible (pretend to have difficulty in hearing - ask the caller to repeat what he/she said).
  2. Try to get as much information as possible about the location of the bomb and a description of the bomb and the caller.
    "USE THE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
    (see Bomb Threat Checklist below) TO RECORD ALL INFORMATION."
  3. Stay on the line as long as the caller continues to provide useful information. If possible, have someone else use another line to call Campus Safety at 4-4911.
  4. After the caller hangs up, IMMEDIATELY CALL 4-4911 AND NOTIFY CAMPUS SAFETY.
  5. If an evacuation of the building is ordered TAKE THE BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST WITH YOU and give it to Campus Safety.

2. Emergency Actions - When a suspicious package or item is found:

  1. If you find an item you suspect is a bomb, DO NOT TOUCH, MOVE OR DISTURB IT.
  2. Call 4-4911 immediately, then notify your supervisor.
  3. Keep people away from the area until help arrives.

3. Campus Safety:

  1. Dispatch all available Campus Safety Security Officers and Facilities staff to the scene.
  2. Notify Chicago Police.
  3. Notify appropriate University officials as outlined in the basic plan.
  4. Conduct search and/or evacuation procedures.

Bomb Threat Check List

Use this form to record all information if you receive a bomb threat call.

BE CALM, BE COURTEOUS, LISTEN, DO NOT INTERRUPT.


EXACT WORDS OF CALLER: _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
1. When is the bomb going to explode?_______________
2. Where is the bomb right now?_____________________
3. What kind of bomb is it?_________________________
4. What does it look like?__________________________
5. Why did you place it?___________________________
6. Where are you calling from?______________________

CALLER'S VOICE (CIRCLE)

MALE FEMALE ADULT JUVENILE
ACCENT WELL SPOKEN IRRATIONAL INCOHERENT
FOUL CALM ANGRY EXCITED
SLOW RAPID SOFT LOUD
LAUGHTER CRYING NORMAL SLURRED
NASAL SPEECH IMPEDIMENT UNUSUAL BREATHING RASPY
CLEARING THROAT DEEP HIGH DISGUISED
CRACKING VOICE FAMILIAR TAPED  
If voice is familiar, who did it sound like?____________
Did the caller indicate knowledge of the campus?
      (Circle one) Yes No
If yes, explain:________________________________

BACKGROUND SOUNDS (CIRCLE)

STREET NOISES DISHES VOICES PA SYSTEM
MUSIC HOUSE NOISES MOTOR AIRCRAFT
QUIET OFFICE MACHINERY ANIMAL NOISES LONG DISTANCE
STATIC FACTORY MACHINERY ON CAMPUS  

Name:________________________   Dept.:_____________   Phone:________________
Date received:__________ 
Time received:__________
Time ended:   __________

Call 4-4911 immediately after the caller hangs up.TAKE THIS CHECKLIST WITH YOU AS YOU EVACUATE THE BUILDING.