Bomb Threat

If you receive a bomb threat:

Contact Security immediately at the appropriate number below:
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center: 212-746-0911
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center: 212-305-2222
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital: 212-932-4400
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center: 914-682-9100 ext. 2424
NewYork-Presbyterian Ambulatory Care Network: 911, then local Security

Provide the information below to Security:

• Exact time the bomb threat was received.
• Exact location where bomb threat was left (phone number where it was received or location where note was found).
• Exact bomb threat message.
• Other information that may be important.
• Stay on the line until Security ends the call.
• Follow instructions from Security or other emergency personnel.

If you receive a bomb threat via telephone:

• Remain calm, courteous and do not interrupt the caller.
• Note the exact time of the call.
• Write down the caller's exact words.
• If you have caller ID, write down the caller's phone number and any other information displayed.

Ask the caller:

• When will the bomb explode?
• Where is the bomb?
• What will cause the bomb to explode?
• What does the bomb look like?
• What kind of bomb is it?
• Did you place the bomb?
• Why did you place the bomb?
• What is your name and address?

While you are speaking with the caller, write down descriptive details and impressions:

• Was the caller male or female?
• What is the caller's age range?
• Did the caller have an accent or distinctive speech pattern?
• What was the caller's tone of voice and attitude (nervous, calm, angry)?
• Did the call seem to be a recording?
• Did you hear background voices or noises that could identify the caller's location?