Bomb Threats

If You Receive a Bomb Threat

While a bomb threat is unlikely, they typically occur by telephone. If you receive a bomb threat, try to obtain as much information as possible.

• Do not hang up.
• Remain calm.
• Try to prolong the conversation and get as much information as possible.
• Are there background noises, such as music, voices or cars?
• How does the caller’s voice sound? Any accent? What sex? What age? Any unusual words or phrases?
• Does the caller seem to know our campus? How is the bomb location described?
• Does the caller use a person’s name? Does the caller give his/her name?

Report the Threat

• Call UNMC Police and Public Safety at 402-559-5555 and report a bomb threat.
  
  Identify yourself: Your name, location, and phone number.
• Give the operator all the information you collected.
• After this is done, notify your supervisor immediately.
• Stand by for further instructions.

Evacuate if Necessary

• If it is deemed necessary to evacuate, you will be notified by your supervisor or the overhead paging system.
• Evacuate via the primary route for your area or by the alternate route, if so directed.

If You Find a Suspicious Object or Package

If you spot a suspicious object or package, report it to UNMC Police and Public Safety, 402-559-5555.

Do not touch it, tamper with it or move it.

If Instructed to Evacuate:

• Move a safe distance away from the building (a minimum of 100 yards).
• If inclement weather conditions exist, you may move to another building a safe distance away.
• Do not re-enter the building until you are instructed that it is safe to do so.