April 18, 2003—Aerias, an online resource for indoor air quality information, recently released an in-depth look at the steps building owners and managers can take to protect the indoor environment, provide places of refuge for building occupants and make their buildings less attractive targets.
The key to effective planning and preparation requires realizing that even though buildings have many similarities they also have many differences. Knowing the specific capabilities and limitations of a building and customizing plans to fit a particular building’s type, function and specific design characteristics is paramount. It also requires developing clear and thorough response plans if an attack should occur. Communicating and training building occupants on the plans and anticipated responses can help reduce panic in an emergency situation.
Concerns about the threat of a terrorist attack using weapons of mass destruction have increased dramatically. And while no building can be fully protected from weapons using CBR agents, says Aerias, proactively planning and preparing now can save time, expense and most importantly lives in the future.
For more information, contact Aerias.
