Bomb Threats
If you should receive a bomb threat, do the following:
- Remain calm and keep the caller on the line as long as
possible. Ask the caller to repeat the message and record every
word. If the caller does not indicate the location of the bomb or
the time of detonation, ask for this information. Advise the
caller that the building is occupied and detonation could result
in death or serious injury to innocent people. If the caller can
be kept talking, ask specific questions as indicated on the Bomb
Threat Form contained in the
Emergency Desk Reference brochure, of
which each ETSU employee should have a copy.
- If possible, have a co-worker listen in on the bomb threat call.
IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY PUBLIC SAFETY
Under no circumstances should an untrained faculty or staff member or student attempt to locate and move a suspicious device.
ETSU Main Campus:
Call 439-4480 to report
police nonemergencies.
Call 911 for emergencies
VA Campus:
VA Police: (423) 979 3506
Emergencies: Dial 911
Local and 1-800 calling are available at these phones