If you do not have a container, then COVER the envelope or package with anything (e.g., clothing, paper, trash can, etc.) and do not remove this cover.PLACE the envelope or package in a plastic bag or some other type of container to prevent leakage of contents.
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The following are important safety guidelines for anyone who may come into contact with a suspicious letter of package: How to Identify Suspicious Packages and Letters
State Department of Environmental Protection Unit Hotline at (860) 424-3338.State Police Emergency Services Unit (ESU) at (860) 537-7570 and/or State Police Troop I (Bethany) at (203) 393-4200.New Haven Fire Department at (203) 946-6237.Hamden Police Department at (203) 230-4000.New Haven Police Department at (203) 946-6316.The Chief of Police or his /her designee shall be responsible for contacting the following, as needed: Notification Procedures for Other Agencies Essential personnel providing direction on safety precautions and proceduresĬ.University Police Department Public Address System (in vehicles).Telephone Tree (initiated by each Vice President and/or designee).The following campus notification systems may be activated in case of a suspicious package or letter: The President shall notify the Cabinet and as warranted, the Chancellor. The EHSO shall notify the Associate Vice President for Capital Budgeting and Facilities Operations, who shall notify the President. The EHSO, or his/her designee, will make the initial determination of the suspicious nature of the package or letter. Evacuating the personnel within the immediate area of the package or letter.Isolating the person who has received and/or has been in contact with the package or letter, to prevent a cross-contamination situation.Setting up a perimeter in the location of the suspicious package or letter.Notifying the Chief of Police or his/her designee, who shall notify university administrators as outlined in Section 3, "Activation and Notification".The senior police officer on duty shall be responsible for the following: Notification Procedures for Campus and CSUS University Environmental, Health and Safety Officer (EHSO) at (203) 392-6053ī.University Police Department by dialing 911 or by calling at (203) 392-5375.In the event of receiving a suspicious package or letter on campus, the recipient should immediately call: Sometimes, there is not even a threat, but just a suspicious looking letter of package that may contain powder or a substance that is unusual to be included in a piece of mail. These threats can come in many forms, including empty packages and those containing a powdery substance. Nevertheless, the establishment of procedures to handle these situations is of paramount importance because of the potential for the spread of these dangerous and often lethal substances. Most of these threats turned out to be unfounded. Concerns were raised that letters or packages received might contain some type of biological, chemical or radiological substance that could jeopardize human life. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, many organizations throughout the country received threats of anthrax and other potentially lethal substances through the mail.