BOMB PREVENTION TIPS


ALWAYS BE CONSTANTLY PREPARED!

• There is no excuse for not taking every step necessary to meet a bomb threat.



WHAT IS A BOMB?



A device capable of producing damage to material and injury or death to people when detonated or ignited. Bombs are classified as explosive which causes damage by fragmentation, heat and blast wave; and incendiary which generates fire-producing heat without a substantial explosion when ignited.



BOMBING.

A bombing occurs when an explosive bomb detonates or an incendiary bomb ignites.



BOMB THREAT.

An information or warning claiming knowledge that a dangerous device, such as a bomb or similar type of explosive, has been or will be placed in a building, aircraft or other facilities.



BOMBING INCIDENT.

Any occurrence involving the detonation/ignition of a bomb, the discovery of a bomb, or the execution of a bomb threat.



WHY PREPARE AGAINST BOMB INCIDENTS?

I encourages every citizen to be constantly prepared against bomb threats and bombing incidents.



TIPS



1. Be observant of people roaming around your area doing nothing. People with tricycles/knapsacks/bags should be driven out, as they may be used as couriers of bombs.

2. Always observe people leaving behind bags/packages/boxes in the garbage cans/bins in your premises.

3. Be observant of cars/motorcycle riding individuals who are suspiciously observing constantly your branch/office.

4. Be cautious in opening envelopes and packages sent to you by unknown individual or package with no return addresses.

5. The greatest safeguard against the effects of bomb threats is to prevent entry of unauthorized persons into certain areas, whenever possible.

6. Restricted entry and positive identification of staff and visitors can be significant factors in assessing the seriousness of any given threat.

7. Ensure good housekeeping. Bags/packages/boxes should not be left in the garbage cans/bins in your premises.

8. Strictly implement the inspection procedures of all bags knapsacks, boxes, merchandise, etc., that will enter your store/premises.

9. Suspicious looking package, paper bags, etc. left alone should be cautiously scrutinized as possible bomb(s).

10. When suspected bombs are noted, contact Head Security Services immediately.

11. It is a fundamental rule that search must be made by persons who are familiar with the area in order to notice a strange or foreign object.

12. In some instances, the detonation or ignition of any explosive or incendiary might depend on a change in environment, e.g. temperature variations or the presence of an electric current. Therefore, the personnel assigned to conduct the search should be cautioned not to cause, or at least minimize any change in the environment.

13. Do not go into a dark room and turn on the lights or change the setting of the thermostats in the room.



Thank you.