Happy National Preparedness Month!
September is National Preparedness Month and for commercial real estate professionals, it can be a chance to improve the safety of our buildings.
BOMA/GLA is hosting an important event on active shooter preparedness to help.
What You Need to Know
Join us September 24, 2025, for our "Active Shooter Preparedness: Recognizing and Responding to Threats" event at Los Angeles Center Studios.
This session, grounded in the City of Los Angeles’ “Run-Hide-Fight” program, will cover:
- Hands-on demonstrations like "Stop the Bleed" techniques, effective door barricading methods, and quick decision-making exercises.
- How to recognize warning signs, for example what are some concerning behaviors that may signal an active shooter threat.
- What your response options are in an active shooter threat situation.
Our Security and Emergency Preparedness Committee is excited to see you there!
How It Impacts You
Property managers and service providers play a key role in keeping buildings safe. Learning about active shooter preparedness can help with:
Tenant Assurance: Having a plan for an active shooter emergency helps tenants feel confident and secure.
Legal and Liability: Being prepared can reduce legal risks and protect your property.
Crisis Management: Prepared teams can act quickly to reduce harm and help recovery.
September is National Preparedness Month is a great time for commercial real estate professionals to review and improve readiness. Review emergency plans, practice drills, and learn from experts.
Register for BOMA GLA’s "Active Shooter Preparedness" event as part of your plan this month to be better prepared.
