POLICY: EBCC-R
EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/12/09
CANCELS SHEET DATED: 8/6/08; 9/3/03; 7/8/98
REVIEWED BY POLICY COMMITTEE: 12/1/08
BOMB THREATS RESPONSE PROCEEDURES
Threat Assessment for the purpose of identifying a response that is in proportion to the threat, in light of what is
necessary to ensure safety.
1.) Obtain the information from the informant and/or the caller which is needed to complete the attached
bomb threat form and note the exact time of the call or threat. Person receiving the call or threat
information should report to the building Principal.
2) The Principal will conduct a threat assessment using the DOJ guidelines in their publication “Bomb
Threat Response: An Interactive Planning Tool for Schools.” The principal may consult with the
superintendent or law enforcement officials as appropriate. Based on the threat assessment the
Principal shall initiate an evacuation or other response as appropriate.
Building evacuation and re-entry
1) If evacuation is deemed appropriate the Principal shall initiate the following procedures.
2.) Evacuate the building. All people will be notified by word of mouth and instructed not to touch
anything. Students will be directed to take all personal possessions they have in the classroom, including
backpacks, with them, but shall not return to lockers to retrieve any items.
3.) A.) Notify the State Police (800) 452-4664
B.) Call 9-1-1 with a statement that there is a condition of code yellow at ____________________
School.
4.) Call the Superintendent or next in control at 635-2727, Ext. 1.
5.) Move everyone more than 300' away from the building to the assigned locations.
6.) Due to the need for emergency radio transmission, move all buses 1000' away from the building. Be
sure to turn off all radios and cell phones until you have moved 1000' and then use the radio only for
emergency communication.
7.) The Administrative Office will remain open on a voluntary basis if that building (Carrabec Community
School) has to be evacuated.
8.) If the decision is made to take everyone home, the Superintendent will notify each site.
9.) Students should be grouped by bus number and driver. Before students board buses, the bus will be
re-inspected by the driver.
10.) All students will ride on buses.
11.) Load the buses and deliver the students to their homes. If the driver knows that no one is home to take
care of students in grade K-5, these students may be left with a relative. If no one is found, those
students will remain on the bus and be returned to the communication center. An attempt will be made
at that time to contact the parent or a relative.
12.) If all students in all schools are dismissed, all buses will run their regular afternoon routes.
13.) If students in all schools are evacuated, the following procedure will be used:
A.) CENTRAL -- The emergency location will be New Portland Fire Station, 628-3157.
B.)
EMBDEN -- The emergency location will be the Fish Hatchery, 566-0591.
C.)
GARRET SCHENCK -- The emergency location will be the Anson Town Hall, 696-3979.
D.) SOLON -- The emergency location will be the Fire Hall. Phone Griswold's Market, 643-2771 or
Solon Town Office, 643-2812.
E.)
CARRABEC COMMUNITY SCHOOL -- Grade K-5 students go to the Methodist Church, Main
Street, 635-2748. Grade 6-8 students go to the Congregational Church, Elm Street, 635-2137.
F.)
CARRABEC HIGH SCHOOL -- All students will be moved to the TDS Garage. All buses will
leave from the TDS Garage as soon as they load students. The emergency location telephone
phone number is 635-9911.
14.) If students in individual buildings are evacuated, the Superintendent or designee will determine the
relocation site depending on circumstances.
15.) Police, assisted by volunteers from the school staff, will search the building(s). Before entering the
building, the staff members need the permission of the Superintendent or designee.
16.) All kitchen personnel will turn off the kitchen equipment before leaving.
17.) Students or staff may not enter the building or affected property until cleared by the Superintendent.
18.) No student or staff vehicles will be removed from the affected property until cleared by the
Superintendent.
Incident "command and control”
In the case of an evacuation, command and control of the scene shall be the Director of Maintenance and
Transportation until the arrival of law enforcement officers who shall then take command of the immediate scene
until a search of the facility is completed with no discovery of an explosive device. At that time, command and
control of the scene shall be transferred to the Superintendent or his/her designee through notification by the
Director of Maintenance and Transportation of completion of the search. The Superintendent shall then release the
building for reentry
Communications contacts and mandatory bomb threat reporting
The Principal of the school or designated staff shall inform the Superintendent’s Office of any bomb threat. The
Superintendent’s Office shall address any mandatory reporting to state agencies.
Parent notification process
In the event of an evacuation accompanied by early dismissal of students, the Superintendent’s office shall notify
local radio and television stations of an early dismissal of students and shall place a notification on the district web
site. Secretaries of the schools will call emergency contact numbers given by parents and attempt to notify directly
of the early dismissal of students.
Training for staff members
Principals shall provide training to all school staff on the Bomb Threat response procedures of their school.
Principals shall be provided training in threat assessment under the Department of Justice guidelines in their
publication “Bomb Threat Response: An Interactive Planning Tool for Schools.”
Support services for students and staff
The district crisis team will be activated if the need is determined by the Superintendent or Principal and shall
provide services as requested by the Administration.
These procedures will be reviewed on a yearly basis.
Legal Reference: 18 U.S.C. §§921; 8921
17-A M.R.S.A. §210
20-A M.R.S.A. §§263; 1001(9); 1001(9-A); 1001(17); 1001 (18)
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POLICY: EBCC-R
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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CANCEL SHEETS DATES: 8/6/08, 9/3/03; 7/8/98
REVIEWED BY POLICY COMMITTEE: 12/1/08
KEEP NEXT TO
PHONE AT ALL
TIMES!!
BOMB THREAT PROCEDURE FORM
FOR CALLED IN BOMB THREAT
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
1.)
2.)
3.)
4.)
5.)
6.)
7.)
8.)
When is the bomb going to explode? ___________________________________________________
Where is the bomb right now? ________________________________________________________
What does the bomb look like? ________________________________________________________
What kind of bomb is it? _____________________________________________________________
What will cause the bomb to explode? __________________________________________________
Why did you put the bomb here? ______________________________________________________
What is your address? _______________________________________________________________
What is your name? _________________________________________________________________
EXACT WORDING OF THE THREAT:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Length of Call: ____________
Phone Number at Which Call Was Received: ________________
Exact Time and Date Call Was Received: ____________
Sex of Caller: Male/Female
Approximate Age of Caller: _________
DESCRIBE CALLER'S VOICE:
_____Calm
_____Angry
_____Soft
_____Loud
_____Distinct
_____Slurred
_____Raspy
_____Deep
_____Familiar
_____Cracking
_____Excited
_____Laughter
_____Nasal
_____Ragged
_____High Pitch
_____Slow
_____Crying
_____Stutter
_____Disguised
_____Feminine
_____Rapid
_____Normal
_____Lisp
_____Accent
_____Masculine
Any Other Distinct Attributes of Caller's Voice _______________________________________________
Background Sounds: ____________________________________________________________________
TO TRACE THE CALL:
1.) Hang up then lift the receiver and listen for a dial tone
2.) Press #57
3.) An announcement will tell you the call was traced and give you further instructions
4.) Get assistance to:
A.) Notify the State Police by calling (800) 452-4664
B.) Notify local authorities by calling 9-1-1
C.) Notify the Superintendent by calling 635-2727, Ext. 1
5.) Follow Emergency Evacuation Procedures
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KEEP EASILY
ACCESSIBLE AT
ALL TIMES!!
POLICY: EBCC-R
EFFECTIVE DATE:
/ /09
CANCEL SHEETS DATES: 8/6/08; 9/3/03; 7/8/98
REVIEWED BY POLICY COMMITTEE: 12/1/08
BOMB THREAT PROCEDURE FORM
FOR WRITTEN BOMB THREAT
QUESTIONS TO ASK:
1.) Exactly where was bomb threat found? __________________________________________________
2.) Who found bomb threat? _____________________________________________________________
3.) What time was bomb threat found? _____________________________________________________
EXACT WORDING OF THE THREAT (attach copy to this form):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
INDICATE ANY DISTINCT WRITINGS OR MARKINGS ON NOTE:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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