Emergency Procedures
General Emergency Procedures
Bomb Threat
Earthquake
Elevator Malfunction
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Resources
Evacuation
Floor Warden Program
Fire
Fire Prevention
Flooding
Life Safety Systems
Medical Emergency
Power Failure
Riot or Public Disturbance
Severe Weather
Stairwells
Toxic Hazards
Bomb Threat
Most bomb threats prove to be false alarms, but for safety’s sake the following procedures should be followed:
- Keep calm.
- Utilizing the enclosed “Bomb Threat Checklist”, obtain as much information as possible and record it on the form.
- Notify Northpark Management at 770.668.8000 immediately after the call is received. Follow directions given by Northpark Management.
- Search your office. Today’s explosive materials can be concealed in an infinite number of ways and in small, “normal” appearing packages.
- Keep a lookout for strange or suspicious items. DO NOT TOUCH any suspicious items. Some bombs are set to detonate upon movement.
- Report any suspicious item to Northpark Management.
- Clear the immediate area if a suspect object is discovered.
- Remember, outside personnel will not know your area as well as you do. What appears commonplace to the outsider may well be out of place to you.
- Evacuate, if necessary.
In rare circumstances, the authorities will advise you to evacuate. More often, however, it becomes a judgement call on the part of each customer as to how serious the situation and threat appears. Evacuation is a decision that must be made by your company. We strongly recommend that you establish guidelines and procedures well in advance so as to be prepared for a response on short notice in the event it becomes necessary to make such a decision.