How New York City Keeps Building Occupants Protected

May 2010 ♦ Vol. 5, Issue 5

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How New York City Keeps Building Occupants Protected

If you own or manage a building in New York City, you’re probably practicing a well-regarded all-hazards emergency action plan (EAP) that was implemented by the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) in 2006. According to Andrea Houtkin, president of Houtkin Consulting Inc., a New York City-based security consultant, the EAP provides “excellent guidance to office tenants and building managers facing an emergency anywhere” – not just in New York. Read more to find out what makes up an EAP ...

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Emergency planning software helps facility managers customize and communicate proprietary response plan.
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Make-or-Break Steps for Disaster Preparation
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Read more » Integrating Emergency-Response Systems
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ES8500 by Designed Security Inc.
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