The following procedures should be followed in case of a bomb threat (bomb threats usually occur by telephone):
- Do not use cell phones or cordless phones in threat area. They may detonate the bomb.
- Gather as much information as possible about the bomb threat. The person receiving the call should try to learn the following information:
- Exact location of the bomb?
- Time set to detonate?
- What does it look like?
- What is the explosive?
- Why was it placed?
- Ask name of caller.
- Call the Office of Public Safety at 601.925.3204, be sure to provide the following information:
- State your name.
- State your location.
- State your telephone number.
- Inform them of the situation, including any information you may have as to the:
- Location of the bomb
- Time it is set to explode
- Time you received the call
- Any distinguishing information about the caller.
- If asked, notify the building supervisor and/or appropriate individuals so that the building can be properly evacuated.
- Do not touch any suspicious objects, packages, etc. Report it to authorities, but under no circumstances should you touch it or move it in any way.
- Move a safe distance away from the building (a minimum of 300 feet). If inclement weather conditions exist, you may move to another building a safe distance way. Do not re-enter until instructed that it is safe to do so.
- Make yourself available to investigating officers in order to provide helpful information regarding the bomb threat.
