Emergency Response Flashcards

What is the first priority when a bomb threat is received at a cargo facility?

Answer: Evacuate the facility immediately and call law enforcement

Evacuation and law enforcement notification are the immediate priorities — all bomb threats must be treated as real until authorities determine otherwise.

What is an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in the context of cargo security?

Answer: A documented set of procedures that define how staff should respond to specific security incidents

An ERP is a comprehensive written plan specifying roles, actions, and communication steps for responding to security and safety emergencies.

What should cargo facility staff do if they receive a suspicious powder in a mail or package?

Answer: Do not shake or empty the package, isolate it, evacuate the area, and call 911

Suspicious powders may be chemical or biological hazards; isolating the package, evacuating, and calling 911 are the mandatory response steps.

Which term describes a pre-planned route used by security personnel to evacuate cargo facility occupants?

Answer: Evacuation route

Evacuation routes are pre-designated paths that guide people safely out of a facility during an emergency.

What is the purpose of a 'muster point' in cargo facility emergency response?

Answer: A designated safe location outside the facility where evacuees gather for accountability

Muster points are pre-designated assembly areas where evacuees gather so headcounts can be taken to confirm everyone is accounted for.

How should a security officer communicate during a cargo facility emergency when normal communication systems fail?

Answer: Use pre-established backup communication methods such as two-way radios or predetermined runner systems

Emergency response plans must include backup communication methods to maintain command and control when primary systems are unavailable.