To help property owners and managers prepare for potential emergencies and security incidents, from tornados to protestors, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International introduces its newest publication, “Are Your Tenants Safe? BOMA’s Guide to Security and Emergency Planning.”
The new book combines information from BOMA’s two previous guidebooks, “Security Planning Guidebook” and “Emergency Planning Guidebook: A Blueprint for Preparing Your Building’s Response,” and features new and updated information.
The emergency planning section of the book details the necessary steps to create a custom plan for any building, as well as instructions on how to assemble and assign tasks for emergency team members, types of emergencies to plan for, checklists and a sample fire emergency plan.
The security planning section deals with potential security concerns and how to evaluate a building’s security risk. It also discusses the pros and cons of outsourcing security versus an in-house security team and provides checklists for creating a comprehensive security plan. The book includes a crisis communications section that details how to deal with the media in crisis situations.
For ordering the new guidebook, number 183-EMERGE-029, call 800/426-6292, or visit BOMA International.
