CEAS Not Activated for Manhattan Bombing Due to Ongoing Crime Scene Restrictions (updated)
BNET and NYCEM have been in contact regarding yesterday’s explosion in Manhattan. The use of CEAS is under consideration but is NOT activated at this time due to an active crime scene investigation. The following are updated vehicular and pedestrian restrictions: Northbound traffic on 6th Avenue has reopened at 14th Street Southbound traffic on 7th…
Read MoreMEMA and BNET Launch First Statewide Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS)
May 4, 2016 – For Immediate Release by Peter Picarillo Innovative Program Helps Communities Recover from Emergencies and Disasters. FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has partnered with the non-profit, Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET) to implement the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) in Massachusetts. While the CEAS program is active…
Read MoreCEAS Activated at Level “A” in NYC for Winter Storm Jonas
Mayor De Blasio has activated the CEAS program at Level “A” in conjunction with the citywide travel ban beginning at 2:30 PM Today. Level “A” means ALL CEAS cardholders are exempt from the travel ban. Please be reminded that due to the extremely hazardous conditions, any travel should be for CRITICAL BUSINESS necessity only.
Read MoreThis Second Alert
BNET is monitoring a steam pipe explosion at 21st St and 5th Ave in Manhattan. CEAS is NOT activated at this time.
Read MoreNew York City Activates CEAS For Winter Storm Jonas
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Read MoreNew England – Winter Storm Juno
New England – Winter Storm Juno , January 2015- Cities of Providence, Boston and Cambridge activate their respective CEAS programs for record breaking snow storm. Activation keeps businesses operational during and immediately after the storm.
Read MoreWinter Storm Nemo
Winter Storm Nemo – February 8, 2013 – the CEAS program permitted critical business employees to travel during the State imposed travel ban.
Read MoreBaltimore activates the CEAS program
October 26, 2012– Baltimore activates the CEAS program in anticipation of the impacts of Hurricane Sandy.
Read MoreBaltimore City Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake activate CEAS
Baltimore City Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake activate CEAS during a Level III snow emergency in the City of Baltimore making CEAS cardholders exempt from a local travel ban. (February 12, 2010)
Read MoreCity of Baltimore adopts the CEAS program
November 18, 2009 – City of Baltimore adopts the CEAS program to help protect city businesses from disruption events.
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