Bomb or Biological Threats
Bomb Threats
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Since most threats are received by telephone – document as
many details as possible, including any caller ID number displayed.
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Immediately call Campus Security at extension 5911 or at (815)
836-5911 and provide them with as much information as possible from
the bomb-threat call.
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Immediately conduct a quick visual search of your area for any
unusual or unfamiliar items. Do not handle, move, or touch suspicious
items – report
them to Campus Security.
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Move to a safe location and wait for Campus Security and the
police. The University administration will make a determination as
to whether an evacuation is warranted based upon the assessment of
the threat level.
Biological Threats
Unlike an explosion, a biological threat of attack may or may not be obvious.
While it is possible that you will see signs of a biological threat,
as was sometimes the case with the anthrax mailings, it is perhaps more
likely
that local healthcare workers will report a pattern of unusual illness.
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Protection of breathing airways is the single most important thing
a person can do in the event of a chemical or biological threat,
incident or attack.
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In most cases, without a gas mask, the only way
to protect an airway is to put distance between yourself and the
source of the agent.
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Evacuate the area where there is a threat, cover
your mouth and nose with a handkerchief, coat sleeve, or any piece
of cloth to
provide some moderate means of protection.
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Move upwind from the source of the attack.
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If evaluation from the immediate area is impossible, move indoors
(if outside) and (if indoors) upward to an interior room
on a higher floor.
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Once indoors, close all the windows and exterior doors and shut
down air conditioning or heating systems to prevent circulation
of air.
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In any case of extended exposure to chemical or biological
agents, no matter what the origin, assistance should
be sought as soon
as possible, even though no symptoms are immediately
evident. Contact Campus Security
at ext. 5911 or (815) 836-5911 if calling from a cell
phone.
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