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FLORENCE, Wis. -- Authorities had to evacuate the Florence County middle/high school building Friday after a bomb and active shooter threat was called into the school, officials said.
School personnel reported the threat to Florence County 911 about 10:25 a.m., according to a news release from Sheriff Teresa Chrisman.
In accordance with established procedures, the building was evacuated, said Christy Larson, Florence County School District administrator.
"All students and staff are accounted for and safe," Larson said in a statement posted online later in the morning. "At this time we are asking that everyone avoid all school property so that our safety procedures can be carried out."
Deputies and mutual aid from neighboring Michigan agencies all responded, while local law enforcement and Emergency Management began investigating the origins of the call. A bomb-sniffing dog was brought in from Brown County to go through the building.
During their initial investigation, it was discovered other Wisconsin school districts had very similar calls, Chrisman said.
"We were able to verify with calls from other jurisdictions with our call taker confirming this was a 'swatting' incident. This investigation will continue with the assistance of the FBI," Chrisman said in the release.
"Unfortunately, due to this chaotic day with students, the school district has decided to postpone the Homecoming parade to a future date," Chrisman added.