Emergency Preparedness

Sources of Local Emergency Preparedness Information

• National Capital Region Updates
  • Helpful, local news, weather and information
• Metropolitan Police Department Twitter
• DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Twitter
• MD Emergency Preparedness Info
• VA Emergency Preparedness Info
• CAPITALERT
  • Free sign up for local government alerts

Lessons Learned: Information from AOBA Educational Programs

• Lessons Learned: Baltimore's Civil Disturbance in 2015
  • Hand-out
• Lessons Learned: Business Continuity Planning and Recovery
  • Slides from Panelists at Sept. 18, 2014 Seminar
• Lessons Learned: The Boston Marathon Bombings
  • A report for commercial real estate professionals
• Lessons Learned: Report on Security Operations During Major Events
  • Designed for commercial building managers, this Report outlines success factors and lessons learned in preparing for a major city event

Resources for Property Managers

• Emergency Preparedness Resources - Greatest Hits
  • This list, that includes excellent national sites such as Ready, was compiled in May 2012 by AOBA with input from its Emergency Preparedness Task Force. While focused on DC and including excellent sites such as Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, the majority of these sites provide helpful information that is not location-specific.
• Emergency Preparedness for Commercial Owner/Managers
  • In May of 2012, AOBA hosted a seminar for commercial property managers. Click here to review powerpoint presentations from two of our expert speakers at this program.
• Hurricane Preparedness
  • The BOMA Chapter in New York developed a checklist that members may find useful in preparing for a major storm.
• BOMA Article on Active Shooter
  • Helpful article published by BOMA International
• Emergency Preparedness for Multifamily Managers
  • In October of 2012, AOBA hosted an Emergency Preparedness Training Seminar for Multifamily Managers. This program was sponsored by Minkoff Company, Inc. Also, the National Apartment Association has helpful emergency preparedness info on their website and a resource library of documents for NAA members.

Shelter in Place Resources

Depending on the emergency, the best method for protection may be to evaluate the situation and shelter in place while the hazard is being reduced. Below are some resources to assist in developing or improving your building's shelter in place program.

• Preparedness 360
  • Click on “Work” to find shelter in place information and resources.
• American Red Cross Fact Sheet on Shelter in Place
• Redefining Readiness Report: “With the Public’s Knowledge, We Can Make Shelter in Place Possible”
• Department of Labor- OSHA e-Tool on Shelter in Place

If questions arise, please contact Annabel Bendz at 202.296.3390.