Students at Kellenberg Memorial High School Forced to Wait Outside As Police Search for Bombs

Police Investigate Call of "Suspicious Backpack"

Students at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale, New York were forced to wait outside the building for several hours on Tuesday, September 6, 2023, as police searched for a suspicious backpack found on the school grounds. The Nassau County Police Department responded to the scene after receiving a call from a staff member at the school. The school was placed on lockdown as police searched the building and surrounding area.

No Bombs Found

According to a statement from the Nassau County Police Department, the backpack was found by a staff member in a hallway at the school. The school was then evacuated and students were ordered to wait outside. Police searched the backpack and found no explosives or other dangerous materials. The lockdown was lifted at approximately 12:30 p.m. and students were allowed to re-enter the building.

No One Injured

No one was injured during the incident. The police investigation is ongoing, but no arrests have been made. The incident is the latest in a series of bomb threats and other security scares at schools across the country in recent years.

How to Stay Safe in the Event of a Bomb Threat

If you receive a bomb threat, it is important to remain calm and follow these steps:

• Call the police immediately.
• Evacuate the building and move to a safe distance.
• Do not go back into the building until you are told it is safe to do so.

If you see a suspicious package or object, do not touch it. Call the police immediately.