Which action is part of evacuation procedures when a bomb threat occurs?

• A. Determine if evacuation is needed, evacuate all personnel from affected building out to 300 meters, check all rooms, prepare for cordon and search
• B. Evacuate only the south wing
• C. Place everyone in a secure interior room without evacuation
• D. Wait for EOD to advise before evacuating

Answer: (A)

When a bomb threat is received, the priority is to get people away from danger quickly while setting up a controlled area for responders. This option reflects that approach by first deciding whether evacuation is needed, then moving all personnel from the affected building out to a safe distance (300 meters), followed by a thorough room-by-room check to account for everyone and identify potential suspicious items, and finally preparing for a cordon and search so the area can be secured for investigators. This sequence protects people, preserves the incident scene, and provides clear guidance for responders to work safely and efficiently.

Evacuating only part of the building leaves others exposed and uncertain, which isn’t sufficient protection. Placing everyone in an interior room prevents evacuation and could trap people if it turns out the threat is real. Waiting for EOD to advise before evacuating delays protective action and increases risk. The chosen procedure combines immediate protective action with systematic verification and area control, aligning with best practices for bomb-threat responses.