First Richmond International Airport, then Concourse D of ATL, then buildings near the Georgia state Capitol in Atlanta. Now, another high-profile evacuation this morning at Princeton University due to a bomb threat:
This is NOT a test. There has been a bomb threat to multiple unspecified campus buildings.
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Please evacuate the campus and all University offices immediately and go home unless otherwise directed by your supervisor.
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Public Safety officers, Princeton Police will direct drivers to leave campus and those without cars will be directed to evacuation sites.
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
More from Princeton’s website:
There has been a bomb threat to multiple unspecified campus buildings. Please evacuate the campus and all University offices immediately and go home unless otherwise directed by your supervisor. Public Safety officers and Princeton Police will direct drivers leaving the campus and those without cars will be directed to evacuation sites. You will receive an update later today. Do not return to campus for any reason until advised otherwise.
Update:
The evacuation is still underway:
Campus evacuation underway with bomb threat. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Everyone is being evacuated from Princeton university. All incoming traffic is mostly blocked #princeton #bombthreat pic.twitter.com/waNZfHHszE
— Ana Ceballos (@anaceballos_) June 11, 2013
Police rush to investigate the campus pic.twitter.com/qjyLQGaY7t
— Ana Ceballos (@anaceballos_) June 11, 2013
Regular classes are not in session and most students left campus “days or weeks ago,” according to the Princeton Twitter account.
Regular classes are over and Commencement was last Tuesday. Most students left campus days or weeks ago.
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Bomb threat? Or Jägerbomb threat?
Bomb threat here on Princeton campus. We all evacuated… to the bar! #ilovethisjob
— Edward Hartman (@EDFX) June 11, 2013
Not everyone hit the bar:
Bomb threat at Princeton- McCarter evacuated with entire campus. So I went to Target. #priorities
— Anne Gribbins (@AnneGribbins) June 11, 2013
Princeton PD tweeted that it is assisting Princeton University police.
Princeton University has reported a bomb threat on campus. Princeton PD is assisting PUDPS; campus evacuations occurring.
— Princeton, NJ Police (@PrincetonPolice) June 11, 2013
The Princeton University Police Department is handling the investigation. The New Jersey State Police tell Action News that they are aware of the situation but are not involved at this point. The New Jersey office of the FBI is also not involved.
State, local and university police as well as the sheriff department are on scene handling the threats #princeton #bombthreats
— Ana Ceballos (@anaceballos_) June 11, 2013
Info for those impacted by the evacuation:
If you've left campus, you may go to Nassau Inn, Princeton Public Library and Princeton Arts Council building downtown.
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Roads around campus are congested. Please allow extra time if you are driving, cycling or walking on the outskirts of campus.
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
@Princeton Tigerlabs is also offering space for anyone in need of a temporary office.
— Tigerlabs.co (@TigerlabsCo) June 11, 2013
At this time, Rt. 206 both north and southbound and Rt. 27 northbound are open to traffic and are recommended routes heading out of town….
— Princeton, NJ Police (@PrincetonPolice) June 11, 2013
Traffic inbound to Princeton from Rt 1 is closed at this time. Outbound traffic is being allowed at this time. Please avoid downtown.
— Princeton, NJ Police (@PrincetonPolice) June 11, 2013
We welcome our neighbors from @Princeton who are with us during the evacuation. We’re here for you.
— Princeton Library (@PrincetonPL) June 11, 2013
Update:
The latest from Princeton University:
Our latest on bomb threat: University, local, state, federal authorities investigating; campus closed. http://t.co/9H8F3BH5aO
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Instructions for students, faculty and staff:
Faculty and staff are directed to go home or assemble at evacuation sites as instructed, and students are directed to go into the town of Princeton, where the Nassau Inn, Princeton Public Library and Princeton Arts Council buildings are open to them.
Except for essential workers from Public Safety and the Department of Facilities, employees are not expected to return to campus for work today.
The next update is expected at 1:30 p.m.
Update:
Action News reports that the threat came from a “known caller.”
UPDATE – Sources: Princeton University threat from 'known caller' – evacuation still in effect – http://t.co/IuDewkvf7e
— Action News on 6abc (@6abc) June 11, 2013
Update from Princeton at 1:35 p.m.:
Latest update: Bomb-sniffing dogs brought in; building searches underway, no ETA on when sweeps will be complete. http://t.co/iTBxF66LqF
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Update at 2:21 p.m.:
Students on campus report there were no alarms, no instructions for campus-wide evacuation following bomb threat http://t.co/kPiGVNTe5b
— The Daily Princetonian (@princetonian) June 11, 2013
RT @pucampusrec: Dillon Gym will be closed for the rest of the day today, we will try to share updates http://t.co/luLl0FtYMQ
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Thanks to all those checking in – Princeton Basketball Family doing well! @Princeton_Hoops
— Brett MacConnell (@BrettMacConnell) June 11, 2013
Roads have been reopened.
All roads previously closed to Rt. 1 have been reopened. Traffic is still heavy, please avoid downtown if possible.
— Princeton, NJ Police (@PrincetonPolice) June 11, 2013
A fire response is unrelated to the bomb scare, police report:
Fire response in town is unrelated to PU bomb scare.
— Princeton, NJ Police (@PrincetonPolice) June 11, 2013
Latest update from Princeton at 2:45 p.m.:
Latest update on bomb threat: Campus searches continue; still no estimate on when campus will reopen. http://t.co/QuttnCYgmn
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
Princeton will continue to update via its Twitter feed every 30 minutes or sooner, if warranted:
As long as campus searches continue, we'll update here, on homepage at :30 each hour, sooner if info is available.
— Princeton University (@Princeton) June 11, 2013
More from The Daily Princetonian:
MT @hrome2: @emtseng caution tape around walkways onto @Princeton campus pic.twitter.com/5QWzeZgB33
— The Daily Princetonian (@princetonian) June 11, 2013
Sidewalk on Nassau St university side; no police presence enforcing it pic.twitter.com/YI8j8z4GG9
— Henry Rome (@hrome2) June 11, 2013
U. spox Mbugua says Newark @FBI involved in investigation of #princetonbombthreat, @carlamjavier reports
— The Daily Princetonian (@princetonian) June 11, 2013
No presser is scheduled for today, acc to @Princeton spox. Updates when available
— Henry Rome (@hrome2) June 11, 2013
If students are in need of a place to sleep because of the evacuation, Nassau in has rooms available
— Ana Ceballos (@anaceballos_) June 11, 2013
Twitchy will monitor this developing story and update as details emerge.
Update, 8:49 p.m.:
According to Princeton’s website, no devices have been found and the campus has been re-opened.
Campus reopened at 6:25 and operations return to normal after @Princeton #bombthreat led to 8-hour closure.
— The Daily Princetonian (@princetonian) June 11, 2013
Here's the @princetonian's 6pm update on the @Princeton #bombthreat situation, with reporting from @hrome2 & me | http://t.co/Rk3gVsUcTy
— Carla Javier (@carlamjavier) June 11, 2013
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional information and tweets.
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