Safety & Preparedness
Be Prepared.
Stay Vigilant.
Safety and preparedness are essential to effective commercial property management. BOMA Indiana provides resources, information, and connections to help members prepare for emergencies, recognize potential threats, and protect people and property.
Preparedness Starts Before the Emergency.
Effective emergency preparedness requires planning, awareness, and coordination. BOMA Indiana connects members with local public safety agencies and national preparedness resources to help commercial properties respond to a wide range of situations.
Plan Ahead
Emergency action plans, regular reviews, and preparedness exercises help building teams know what to do before an incident occurs.
Know the Resources
BOMA Indiana provides access to local fire and law enforcement resources, along with guidance from federal preparedness agencies.
Stay Alert
Awareness matters. Recognizing suspicious activity, understanding potential risks, and knowing when to report a concern can help protect people and property.
Local Safety Resources.
Connect with local public safety resources and access information specifically relevant to commercial properties in Indianapolis.
IMPD
BOMA Indiana connects members with local law enforcement resources to support building security, emergency preparedness, and coordination with public safety partners.
IFD
Access fire safety information, inspection resources, emergency preparedness materials, and information for commercial property managers and building professionals.
Available CISA Resources.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides resources for critical infrastructure owners, operators, and employees to help recognize threats, improve preparedness, and respond to potential incidents.
Homeland Threat Assessment
Evaluates the strategic threat environment and anticipates future or emerging threats to help inform preparedness and planning.
View Resource →Personal Security Considerations
Provides critical infrastructure workers with practical considerations for assessing personal security and mitigating potential threats.
View Resource →Pathway to Violence
Helps identify behavioral warning signs and provides guidance on what individuals can do when they observe concerning behavior.
View Resource →Employee Vigilance Through the Power of Hello
Encourages employees to observe their surroundings, recognize suspicious behavior, and obtain help when necessary.
View Resource →Protecting Infrastructure During Public Demonstrations
Provides security recommendations for infrastructure owners and operators who may encounter unlawful acts during public demonstrations.
View Resource →Bomb Threat Guidance
Provides site decision-makers with preparation, threat assessment, staff response, evacuation, and shelter-in-place considerations.
View Resource →Suspicious or Unattended Items
Provides guidance for determining whether an unattended item may present a serious threat and what steps should be taken.
View Resource →Bomb-Making Materials Awareness
CISA's BMAP resources help businesses recognize suspicious purchasing behavior and support community awareness and reporting.
View Resource →If You See Something,
Say Something.
Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or call 911. Awareness and timely reporting can help prevent incidents and protect people and property.
The National Terrorism Advisory System provides information about homeland security threats, while CISA offers resources designed to help critical infrastructure owners and employees recognize and respond to potential risks.
View DHS Advisories
Safety & Preparedness Committee
The Safety & Preparedness Committee addresses safety issues affecting commercial properties and collaborates with local safety professionals. Committee members help identify relevant issues, share resources, and support educational opportunities for BOMA Indiana members.
Prepared Today.
Safer Tomorrow.
Use these resources to strengthen your property's preparedness, keep your team informed, and stay connected to the professionals working to make Indiana's commercial real estate community safer.
Get InvolvedSafety & Preparedness Committee
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James Mactaggart
Assistant Commercial Real Estate Manager Hendricks Commercial PropertiesEmerging Leader -
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