Bomb Threats

The Bomb Threat Checklist from the CSULB "Emergency Procedures Manual" can be downloaded, printed out and kept by your telephone.

Download the CSULB Bomb Threat Checklist (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 115KB)

1. Bomb threats usually occur by telephone.

2. The person receiving a bomb threat call should remain calm and attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller by using the checklist printed in the "CSULB Emergency Procedures" manual available from the University Police. The checklist can also be downloaded and printed out.

3. Call the University Police at ext. 5-4101, giving your:
   --name
   --location
   --telephone number.
   
   Inform the University Police of the situation, including any information you may have as to:
   --the location of the bomb
   --time it is set to explode
   --the time when you received the call

4. Inform your supervisor and/or department head.

5. Campus authorities will be responsible for building evacuation.

6. If you should spot a suspicious object, package, etc., report it to authorities, but under no circumstances should you touch it, tamper with it, or move it in any way.

7. 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 reenter until instructed that it is safe to do so.

8. Do not pull fire alarms or activate radio systems or other electronic equipment.