Emergency Preparedness

Safety & Security Resource List

The Safety and Security Resource List was created by the BOMA St. Louis Emergency Preparedness Committee.  Utilizing both local and national resources, the purpose of this document is to provide Property Management teams with a starting point for resources related to safety and security in the commercial real estate industry.  This is not an exhaustive list, but a starting point to obtain additional resources, knowledge and information. 

CRE Industry Preparedness Resources

BOMA International has developed several resources to aid our members in developing and updating their emergency preparedness plans. Our most current guidance documents can be found here.

• BOMA's Emergency Preparedness Guidebook
  BOMA International’s Emergency Preparedness Guidebook: The Property Professional’s Resource for Developing Emergency Plans for Natural and Human-Based Threats is the industry’s most up-to-date guide to help property professionals prepare for and respond to a broad range of potential threats. The guidebook walks the user step-by-step through the four phases of emergency management--mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery—to help ensure tenant safety and building security during emergency situations.
  
  
• How to Playbook: How to Enhance Security and Situational Preparedness in Real Estate

  Strengthening security and preparing for emergency situations remains a top priority for property managers. Reflecting on the tragic Georgia mass shooting at Apalachee High School—which claimed four lives and hospitalized nine—the importance of analyzing effective security strategies is clearer than ever. According to an in-depth investigation by Mother Jones of all U.S. mass shootings since 1974, a significant number of active shooter scenarios occur in businesses and schools. In light of these findings, bolstering security protocols is critical not only in commercial and educational spaces but also in multifamily buildings and other residential areas, ensuring all property types are well-prepared and protected.  
  
  

• Webinar: In Case of Emergency: The Future of Emergency Preparedness

  In today’s uncertain world, many property professionals are wondering how best to plan for all manner of emergency situations. This webinar delivers essential tips for your team or organization to prepare for and respond to a potential event—and bring your building back online as soon as possible.
  
  

• BOMA's Pandemic Guide
  BOMA International’s Managing Through Pandemics: Preparing Your Buildings, Tenants and Staff is a guidebook covering every aspect of managing a commercial building through a global health crisis.
  
  

• BOMA's Civil Unrest Guide
  BOMA International's Civil Unrest and the 2020 Election Season gives you the tools you need to make preparations and minimize potential disruptions related to the 2020 election.