To do this it is well to have a coded buzzer signal to a second reception point. Organize and train an evacuation unit consisting of volunteers, including key management personnel. The organization and training of this unit should be coordinated with other tenants of the building. The evacuation unit should be trained on how to best evacuate the building in the event of a bomb threat. The evacuation unit should be familiar with priorities for evacuation, i.e. in most cases evacuate the floors above the danger area in order to remove people there from danger in as short a time as possible.
Training is available from security management specialists.
You may train the evacuation unit in search techniques, or you may want to create a separate search unit. Search wardens and team leaders should be assigned positions. To assure proficiency in searching buildings, search personnel must be thoroughly familiar with all hallways, restrooms, false ceiling areas and every location in their assigned search area where an explosive or incendiary device may be concealed. When police or firemen arrive at the building, if they have not previously reconnoitered the building, the contents and the floor plan will be alien to them. Thus it is extremely important that the evacuation or search unit be thoroughly trained and familiar with the floor plan of the building and immediate outside areas.