Developing a Bomb Threat Annex: Enhancing the Higher ed Emergency Operations Plan

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The document describes how colleges can prepare for bomb threats by adding a bomb threat annex to their emergency plans. It explains the steps schools should take before, during, and after a threat, such as training staff, making communication plans, and working with police. It also lists ways to judge if a threat is serious and stresses the need for teamwork and clear roles. The goal is to keep students and staff safe by planning ahead for emergencies like bomb threats.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Crisis Intervention; Disaster Planning; Interinstitutional Relations; Mental Health Services; Schools; Security Measures; Universities; Safety Management; Risk Assessment

Institutions: Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (REMSTA)

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