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Red Cross:
WHAT IS BOMB THREAT (02) 8790-2300 local 604

A bomb threat is defined as a threat to detonate

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an explosive or incendiary device to cause Philippine National Police (PNP):
property damage, death, or injuries, whether or
(02) 8722-0650
not such a device actually exists. All bomb
threats are to be taken seriously. Bomb
Bomb threats are delivered in a variety of ways.
The majority of threats are called in to the
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP):

(02) 8426-0219
Threat 
target. Occasionally these calls are through a
third party. Sometimes a threat is communicated
in writing or by a recording.
Preparedness
Makati Public Safety Department: 

Through proper planning, the wide variety of
potentially uncontrollable reactions can be
greatly reduced.
(02) 8819-3270 "For safety is not a gadget
You will improve the following: but a state of mind."
• Determine a safe and secure
evacuation to the extent necessary
while minimizing operational
disruption.
• Evaluate a threat and estimate
potential severity
• Quickly plan and respond
• Prioritize and search for suspicious
items HCP 03 – G11

Espinosa, Mark Joseph S.

BE ALERT!
A suspicious item is any item (e.g., bag,
package, vehicle, etc.) that is reasonably
believed to contain explosives, an
improvised explosive device (IED), or
other hazardous material that requires a
bomb technician and/or specialized
equipment to further evaluate it. Examples
that could indicate a bomb include
unexplainable wires or electronics, other
visible bomb-like components, and unusual
sounds, vapors, mists, or odors. Generally
speaking, anything that is hidden. In
addition, potential indicators for a bomb
are threats, placement, and proximity of the
item to people and valuable assets.
PREPAREDNESS WHAT TO DO - BOMB
THREAT
In preparing to cope with a bomb
incident, it is necessary to develop two
separate but interdependent plans,  Remain calm.
namely a physical security plan and a  Notify authorities immediately
bomb incident plan.  Do not touch or move suspicious
objects.
Physical security provides for the
 Do not use radios, pagers, or cell
protection of property, personnel,
phones as they can trigger an explosive
facilities, and material against
device.
unauthorized entry, trespass, damage,
 Follow authorities’ instructions. Facility
sabotage, or other illegal or criminal
supervisors and/or law enforcement will
acts. The physical security plan deals
assess the situation and provide
with prevention and control of access to
guidance regarding facility lock-down,
the building. In most instances, some
search, and/or evacuation
form of physical security may be
already in existence, although not Try to ask the caller
necessarily intended to prevent a bomb  When will the bomb explode?
attack.  Where is the bomb?
In planning for the bomb incident, a  What does it look like?
definite chain of command or line of
 What will cause it to explode?
authority must be established Only by
using an established organization and  What building is it in?
procedures can the bomb incident be  What floor is it on?
handled with the least risk to all
 Did you place the bomb? Why?
concerned. A clearly defined line of
authority will instill confidence and
avoid panic.