Chevy Chase Pavilion

Most bomb threat calls are false alarms, meant only to disturb or disrupt.  However, at no time should any call be regarded as just a false alarm.  The following guidelines should be followed whenever a bomb threat occurs:

Keep the threat maker on the line as long as possible.  Ask him or her to repeat the message.

Obtain as much information from the caller as possible, such as:

1. Location of the bomb.
2. Time of detonation.
3. Outside appearance or description of bomb.
4. Reason for planting it.
5. What will cause the device to explode.

Tell the caller the building is occupied, and the bomb might cause the death of some innocent people.

Listen for background noises that might help determine where the call was made.

Following any bomb threat do not:

1. Use radio equipment to transmit messages.
2. Turn building lights on or off.
3. Smoke.
4. Accept delivery of any package.
5. Shake, shock or attempt to cover any suspected bomb.

After hanging up, immediately report the threat to the DC Metropolitan Police at 911, Security at 202.207.7900, and Property Management at 202.594.3890, giving as much of the following information as possible:

1. Your name.
2. Your location and phone number.
3. Time of bomb threat.
4. Name of anyone listening in to the threat call.
5. Name and work location of any employee threatened by the caller.
6. Time bomb is supposedly set to explode.
7. Exact location of alleged bomb.
8. Description of alleged bomb.
9. DO NOT DISCUSS the call with anyone other than your office manager or supervisor, your Property Management team, Security, and the DC Metropolitan Police.

The building staff will coordinate and work with the DC Metropolitan Police to set up command post operations.  The designated office manager for each Tenant will receive notification by telephone and/or personal contact.  The decision to evacuate is then left up to the discretion of said office manager.  Please note that the Landlord recommends evacuation unless and/or until the authorities give notice that there is no threat to the building or personnel.  However, during the building search, if a suspicious item is found, the fire alarm system will be activated by the police, and all occupants must evacuate immediately.

All Tenants will be notified when the building has been thoroughly searched by the DC Metropolitan Police.  At this time, the decision to return to the building will be left to the discretion of the Client.

Prepare a written report of the incident.  This report should be submitted to the Property Management Office in Suite 310 no later than 24 hours after the incident, if possible, while recollections are still clear.