How should unknown or suspicious ordnance be handled?

How should unknown or suspicious ordnance be handled?

• A. Label and store for later disposal.
• B. Move it to a nearby safe location.
• C. Do not touch; cordon off; evacuate; contact EOD or authorities for disposal.
• D. Attempt to determine hazard by handling.

Answer: (C)

Unknown or suspicious ordnance should be treated as potentially dangerous and unstable. Any manipulation or movement can trigger a detonation, so the safe approach is to do not touch it, cordon off the area to create a safe exclusion zone, evacuate people from the vicinity, and contact trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams or authorities who have the expertise and gear to identify, secure, and dispose of it safely. Trying to determine the hazard by handling it or relocating it increases risk for you and others and may worsen the situation. Professionals can assess and neutralize the threat with proper procedures, minimizing potential harm.

Unknown or suspicious ordnance should be treated as potentially dangerous and unstable. Any manipulation or movement can trigger a detonation, so the safe approach is to do not touch it, cordon off the area to create a safe exclusion zone, evacuate people from the vicinity, and contact trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams or authorities who have the expertise and gear to identify, secure, and dispose of it safely. Trying to determine the hazard by handling it or relocating it increases risk for you and others and may worsen the situation. Professionals can assess and neutralize the threat with proper procedures, minimizing potential harm.