Emergency Preparedness
LA County Declares State of Emergency over Monkeypox
On August 2nd, Los Angeles County declared a state of emergency in response to the outbreak of Monkeypox. It came a day after Governor Newsome declared a state of emergency for the California.
Read MoreActive Shooter Preparedness
Public safety is always a top concern for our members at Regional Roundtables. However, recent headlines about shooting tragedies have added a new safety sub-topic for discussion: active shooter preparedness.
Read MoreHow Technology is Changing Disaster Management
How Technology is Changing Disaster Management Emergency Preparedness, Fire/Life/Safety, Technology It was not that long ago that disaster management professionals handled crises primarily through landlines and press conferences. Thankfully, over the past 10 years, technology has redefined global emergency management and disaster communications. One of the first national disasters to heavily rely on technology, according…
Read MoreAre You Code Compliant? New LAFD Mandates for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems in Buildings
This article will cover everything you need to know about ERRCS and the new codes adopted by the L.A. Fire Department that impact commercial properties.
Read MoreBusiness Leaders Convince State Officials to Table Trauma Kit Mandate for Property Owners
Last Thursday, California building owners and managers received good news regarding Senate Bill 687 (Hueso), a state bill that would have created numerous legal and financial issues. After months of deliberation with stakeholders, SB 687 was officially held on the Suspense …
Read MoreCivil Unrest and Protests: How to Prepare Your Commercial Property
As the Derek Chauvin trial draws to a close this week, there is potential for increased civil unrest throughout the Country. Particularly, local law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County are preparing for likely protests in commercial corridors and public areas. BOMA/GLA denounces racism …
Read MoreDoes Your Building Require Seismic Retrofit?
Even with a history of major earthquakes, there was decades of little to no progress on retrofit legislation in California. Now, the nation’s most sweeping seismic regulations live in Los Angeles with a unanimous vote by the City Council.
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