If a bomb threat occurs, management should

• A. Report to emergency services and follow their directions
• B. Evacuate immediately
• C. Ignore the threat
• D. Attempt to disarm

Answer: (A)

When a bomb threat occurs, the priority is to keep people safe by bringing in the right experts and following their guidance. Reporting the threat to emergency services right away ensures trained responders, such as police and bomb squad professionals, can assess the risk, coordinate a protective plan, and tell staff precisely what to do. Following their directions keeps actions organized, reduces panic, and helps determine whether to evacuate, shelter in place, or use a specific procedure for the location. Evacuating without instructions can create dangerous crowding or evacuate the wrong areas, and ignoring the threat or attempting to disarm a device is unsafe. Instead, notify authorities, secure the area without touching anything suspicious, account for guests and staff, and await the responders’ orders.