In the event a bomb threat is received at Richland, the crisis response team will meet immediately and analyze the threat. Credible threats will result in an evacuation of the building. Safety and Security should be notified immediately followed by a call to 911. In the event a written or verbal threat is received Safety and Security should be notified immediately. No threat should go unreported.
Faculty, staff, and students should take their personal items such as purses, book bags and backpacks with them if an evacuation is ordered. Doors to offices and classrooms should be left open and unlocked and lights should be left on during an evacuation.
In the event of the location of an improvised explosive device (IED), do not use the radio, cell phone or other electronic devices. Be aware of secondary devices in the area designed to injure emergency responders. A 500 foot perimeter (equal to one and a half football fields) should be established. Do not handle any suspicious packages, book bags, briefcases, etc. Report the location of the package to safety, security, police or fire.
