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Are Your Tenants Safe?
BOMA's Guide to Security and Emergency Planning

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| s.a.f.e.t.y. first
| What It Is
| Evacuation Planning Support
| s.a.f.e.t.y. first Tips
| Key Considerations for Someone with Special Needs
| Accessibility Resources
| BOMA: Are Your Tenants Safe?

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Following the September 11th tragedy, the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International teamed up with Easter Seals to help both tenants and property managers better understand how to best aid people with disabilities in the event of an emergency.

Read excerpts provided below of the BOMA publication, "Are Your Tenants Safe?" to develop and implement policies and procedures that will ensure the safety of all tenants. You can also download an Adobe PDF copy* of the publication.

*The booklet is in the Adobe PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in to view the report. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free by clicking on the Adobe graphic below.
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Are Your Tenants Safe?
BOMA's Guide to Security and Emergency Planning

Table of Contents

Evacuation Introduction

How will occupants with special needs be accommodated?

Providing Assistance

Spontaneous Assistance Techniques

Vision impairments

Evacuation Area

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