This bomb threat checklist:
A bomb threat is a warning that a bomb will be detonated at a certain location. Bomb threats are usually made in an attempt to cause evacuation of a building or area, create panic or disrupt an event. A bomb threat is a serious matter that should not be taken lightly.
If you receive a bomb threat, it is important to stay calm and follow the instructions and try and remember as many details as possible. When a bomb threat is received, the first step is to determine if the threat is credible. This includes considering the source of the threat, the specific information included in the threat and any other factors that may be relevant.
If the threat is determined to be credible, the next step is to evacuate the affected area. Evacuation should only be done if it is safe to do so.
This checklist has a list of items that should be recorded after receiving a bomb threat. The checklist is designed to help ensure that all potential threats are considered and that everyone remains safe as safe as possible.
This checklist can assist you record details of a bomb threat so that more accurate details can be passed on to authorities.
Note: Any person who receives a bomb threat should remain calm and try to get as much information as possible. If a written bomb threat is received it should be passed on the authorities as soon as possible.
The best place to keep a bomb threat checklist is in a central location that is easily accessible to everyone in your organization. A good place to keep an electronic checklist is on your computer in a shared drive and a printed copy of this should be available somewhere close by for immediate use.
This checklist has prompts and questions to record details of a bomb threat inclusive of but, not limited to: