TARRY HOUSE, INC.

 

Subject:  Bomb Threat Policy                                       

 

Procedure Number:  H.S.11

Site: Tarry House & Tarry House Respite  [JR1] 

 

Issued By: Executive Director

Effective: 10/88

Approved By: The Board of Trustees

Revised: 2/95; 11/10/97; 12/19/02

Reference Policy:

Reviewed: 10/11/00; 12/12/01; 1/27/04; 7/20/05; 8/8/08

 

Standards Reference:

CARF: Section 2.E.

ODMH: 5122-30-12

 

I.                   Purpose

 

To provide all Tarry House, Inc. staff with guidelines to be followed if a bomb threat is received.

 

 

II.                Policy

 

It shall be the policy of Tarry House, Inc. to provide safe shelter for our people served, and staff. To that extent, when a bomb threat is received the following procedures shall take place;

 

·        Obtain as much information as possible from the caller as possible.

·        Note exact wording of the caller.

·        Note distinguishing voice characteristics.

·        Try to distinguish background noises such as music, voices, machinery, airplanes, traffic, etc.

·        Attempt to get caller to tell where the bomb is and when it is set to go off.

·        Note if the caller appears familiar with the Tarry House facility or the grounds.

 

THEN:

 

·        Notify the Police Department immediately (911).

·        Notify the Executive Director immediately following the Police Department.

·        Following directions from both the Police Dept. and the Executive Director coordinate all personnel for necessary actions, including evacuation of the building.

·        If so instructed, assist in the search for the bomb.  Utilize only employees in this endeavor.  Locate any items or objects that appear to be out of place or unfamiliar to the Agency.

·        If a suspicious package, object or a bomb is found, notify the investigating authorities immediately.

·        Never, under any circumstances, move, touch or attempt to cover any device you suspect may be explosive.

·        Never use or operate 2-way radios or cellular phones around any devise you suspect may be explosive.

·        Following the incident, a major incident report will be filed.

 

 

 

 

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      Executive Director                                                                          Date

 

 

 

 

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