Bomb Threat - Emergency Preparedness - University of San Diego

Emergency Preparedness

If You Receive a Bomb Threat:

Stay calm and courteous.
Keep the bomb threat caller talking.
Try to signal a co-worker to listen on the telephone line, if possible.
Ask for specific bomb location and time of detonation.
Gather as much information from the caller as possible.
Write down the information.
Listen for background noises.
Listen closely to the voice for accents, speech impediments or age indications.
Immediately Call Public Safety at (619) 260-2222 to report the incident.

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