A suspicious-looking box, package, backpack, or container in or near your work area may be a bomb or explosive material. DO NOT handle, touch, or look inside the object. Move to a safe area and immediately call the University Police at (716) 716-878-6333. Use a telephone in a safe area. Do not operate any power switch, and do not activate the fire alarm.
If an Explosion Occurs (Mechanical, Accidental, or Man-made Device)
- Take cover under sturdy furniture or evacuate the building if directed to do so by emergency responders.
- Stay away from windows.
- Do not light matches.
- Move well away from the site of the hazard to a safe location.
- Use stairs only; do not use elevators.
- Call University Police at (716) 716-878-6333. Follow the Evacuation Procedures.
Bomb Threat Received via Telephone
If you receive a threatening call (bomb, or other physical harm, etc.) do not hang up. Have someone else call the University Police at (716) 716-878-6333 from another extension if possible. Attempt to engage the caller in conversation and obtain as much information as possible.
- Stay calm and keep your voice calm.
- Pay close attention to details. Talk to the caller to obtain as much information as possible
- Take notes. Try to get as much information as possible. Ask questions, such as:
-What exactly is the threat?
-When will it explode/detonate?
-What’s the location of the bomb?
-What does it look like?
-What kind of bomb/device is it?
-Who placed it?
-Why was it placed?
-Who is the target?
-What’s your address?
-What’s you name.
- Observe the caller’s speech:
-Is the voice familiar in any way?
-Male or female?
-Young or old?
-Speech patterns? Accent? Stutter?
-Emotional state? Angry? Agitated? Calm?
-Background noise? Traffic? Other people talking? Music?
- Contact University Police at 716-878-6333. Turn your notes from the phone call over to the University Police.
- Follow instructions from University Police.
Bomb Threat received via Email, Letter or Note
- If you receive a bomb threat via e-mail, letter or note, immediately contact University Police at (716) 716-878-6333.
- Turn the e-mail, letter or note over to University Police as evidence.
In Any Bomb Threat Situation
- Check your work area for unfamiliar items. Do not touch suspicious items; report them immediately to University Police at (716) 716-878-6333.
- Take personal belongings when you leave.
- Leave doors and windows open; do not turn light switches on or off.
- Use stairs only; do not use elevators.
- Move well away from the building and follow instructions from law enforcement personnel.
