Emergency Preparedness
Civil 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 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 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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