Statement From Mayor Bill de Blasio And Commissioner Barbot On Coronavirus Testing
February 29, 2020 Statement from Mayor de Blasio: “Today, the FDA approved our application to develop our own test for the Coronavirus. That is not the only good news: after asking the CDC for weeks, they have finally sent us new kits that will allow us to run the CDC’s test locally. This means we…
Read MoreCoronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19)- What You Should Know
The situation is constantly changing every day, to keep up to date on “What You Should Know” please visit the following websites: Federal: Cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov//index.html This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance. NYC: nyc.gov/health/coronavirus NYS Dept.of Health Notification 102686: https://bnetinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Notification_102686-1.pdf Download the…
Read MoreThe Case for CEAS: Solving the Dilemma of Post-Disaster Access Control
One of the quintessential issues that rises to the surface after every significant disaster is that of post-event access. How do we overcome the obstacles of getting critical, private sector people into an area that has been evacuated and cordoned off to the general public? How can we get needed supplies and service providers to…
Read MoreCredentialing Private-Sector Emergency Workers
Recognizing that the personnel who need to get around during emergencies and recovery operations extends beyond those with government or medical badges, the Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET) developed the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) to make it easier for law enforcement officials to verify that someone claiming to be essential company personnel is in fact essential.
Read MorePreparing for Access and Reentry After a Disaster- Panel at IAEM 2019 Conference
December 13, 2019 at UCONN, IAEM-USA Region 1 ConferenceGeorge Renteria, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Emergency Services Section Chief was moderator for a panel discussion entitled, “Preparing for Access and Reentry After a Disaster” with panelists: Peter Picarillo – Executive Director, Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET); Stuart Freiman – Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency,…
Read MorePreparing for access and reentry after a disaster is addressed at the IAEM 2019 Conference
On December 13, BNET Executive Director Peter Picarillo will present at the 2019 International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Region 1 Conference at the University of Connecticut. The panel will discuss “Preparing for Access & Re-Entry after a Disaster” and the importance of postdisaster reentry. The discussion will focus on the need, benefits, and tools…
Read MoreHow Can You Use CEAS to Benefit Your Business Continuity/Recovery Plan?
Risk Assessment/Hazard Analysis
At the highest level of business continuity planning (BCP), a risk analysis evaluates internal and external hazards and quantifies the impact of those risks to critical business processes. Any incident that causes a threat to life or interrupts your business should be given the highest consideration. If a disruption occurs, does the potential exist for an area evacuation, access restrictions to your facility, or the imposition of a travel ban? If so, evaluating the economic injury potential should help determine if CEAS might be added to your BCP toolkit.
Read MoreYour Facility is in an Evacuation Area, Now What?
FIRST OF ITS KIND CRISIS REENTRY PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS
Its breakthrough Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) is a first of its kind; a crisis reentry program that solves the access restrictions dilemma and helps businesses better prepare for unexpected events. The CEAS partnership brings essential employees and public safety together using a standard credential that preauthorizes your critical business employees for access to restricted areas following an event. Governments must adopt CEAS as their crisis reentry program before businesses can enroll in the program and receive credentials. Once immediate threats to life stabilize, local authorities can implement CEAS. The CEAS credential helps police officers determine who belongs in an area. This assists your critical employees get to your facility to begin the recovery process.
Major Economic Hubs Use CEAS to Promote Business & Community Disaster Recovery
Business continuity managers often overlook the reentry process in their planning efforts. Getting people into an affected area as quickly as possible is essential to a seamless recovery process.
Read MoreRhode Island Launches CEAS Statewide
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency- June 13, 2017 – Rhode Island launches Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) Statewide. Launch Represents BNET’s 2nd Statewide CEAS Program and the First Inter-operable Crisis Event Recovery Access Program Between States NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2017 by Peter Picarillo BNET Press Release 6-13-17 PDF article for download For additional…
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