If a suspicious package is discovered on the campus, immediately contact the University Police Department (911) and provide as much information as possible. At a minimum, provide a description of the suspicious package and any specific characteristics. Do not touch the package and step away from it.
Mail Safety:
Suspicious Package - Rules of Thumb, be cautious of:
- Grease Stains or Discoloration
- Odors
- Protruding Wires or Metal
- Excessive Weight/Postage/Securing Materials (tape, string, etc.)
- Lopsided/Uneven
- Hand Written Address
- No Return Address
- Misspelled Words
- Confidential, Personal, Open only by ________, and etc.
- Foreign Mail
Opened Package - If an open package contains an unknown substance:
- Place it down immediately and gently.
- Do not shake, empty or do anything that would make the substance become airborne.
- If available secure the package in a plastic bag.
- Do not move the package.
- Close doors, windows and (if possible) shutdown ventilation systems.
- Do not allow others to enter the area.
- Leave the room and quarantine yourself.
- Notify the UPD (911):
- Take all instances seriously
- Isolate the area
- Quarantine any affected individuals
- Contact EH&S/UPD
- Remain calm