Many schools, government facilities and businesses have a crisis management plan in place. To find out if your entity has a plan in place, contact the agency's administration office.

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Action:  Ask the Questions below; ask the person to repeat information if necessary.  LISTEN. Record everything you can.  Do not interrupt the caller.  Record the exact time of the call and use the caller's exact words when writing information.  Evacuate all personnel in the building to a clear area away from everything, including vehicles. No one is to take ANYTHING with them.  As you are leaving, note, BUT DO NOT TOUCH anything unusual.

When is the bomb going to explode?
Where is the bomb?
What does it look like?
What kind of bomb is it?
What will cause it to explode?
Why do you know so much about the bomb?
Did you place the bomb?
Why?
Where are you calling from?
What is your address?
What is your name?

Describe the caller's voice. (Circle any of the items listed below that apply).

• If the voice is familiar, who did it sound like?
• Were there any background noises?
• Remarks:
• Person receiving the call:
• Telephone number call received at:
• Date:
• Report call IMMEDIATELY to 911