The emergency plan used for evacuating the building for fires may be used for clearing the building in a bomb threat situation. When outside, move away from the building. The building should be evacuated by the posted fire evacuation routes. Do not use the elevators for evacuation purposes. At the Odessa campus, the local Police will decide on evacuation and notify the individuals with administrative authority for the campus.
Individuals have the right to refuse the order of an officer if asked to search.
This may prove very helpful since faculty, staff and students can more readily spot unusual circumstances due to familiarity with their area. Faculty, staff and students may then return to the building.