On, November 9, 2011, at 3pm, BNET, the City of Boston, and the City of Cambridge will be testing the Corporate Emergency Access System's (CEAS) emergency notification system. This test will be conducted following the national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), This exercise will assess communications from City Officials, through BNET down to CEAS Coordinators.

The Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET), in partnership with the City of Providence, RI, this week announced the launch of the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS).

Residents and small businesses in a total of 11 counties in New York State are now eligible to apply for the following assistance: the Individuals and Households Program, Crisis Counseling, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, USDA food coupons and distribution, USDA food commodities, Disaster Legal Services, the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Small Business Administration disaster loans.

 

As of 4:00 PM, the New York City ffice of Emergency Managementit  determined that there there will NOT be a need for a CEAS activation. The effect of Hurricane Irene were not severe enough to warrant the restriction of access to any areas within the City.

The tidal surge from Hurricane Irene narrowly missed flooding the streets of lower Manhattan this morning and causing serious damage to underground infrastructure. Water levels reached the top of the harbor bulkhead in most locations but did not breach it.

BNet is currently staffing the New York City Office of Emergency Management's Emergency Operations Center.  The CEAS Desk has been operational since 5pm Saturday 8/27.  The phone number for inquiries is 718-422-8828. , Alt phone 646-210-5861 The desk will be staffed throughout the storm. 

In preparation for Hurricane Irene, BNet has compiled some useful information for CEAS participants who might be affected by the storm. It is important that you begin preparations now for the potential landfall this weekend of Irene as well as the possible effects into the next business week.

Come hear information about CEAS and the newly integrated Vendor and Service Provider component of the Program for Boston and Cambridge

 

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

10:00 AM EST Registration, Networking, Refreshments

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST Program

April 15^th 2011  - From 2pm until 3 pm, BNET and the City Of Baltimore will be conducting a test of the Corporate Emergency Access System’s (CEAS) emergency notification system.  This exercise will assess communications from City Officials, through BNET down to CEAS Corporate Coordinators.

The Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET), in partnership with Rockland County, this week announced the countywide launch of the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS).

The Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET) in partnership with Rockland County, NY will launch the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) Tuesday, Marsh 8, 2011, 12:00 PM. (Read More)

Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS)intended to make businesses more resilient during emergencies

Mayor Byron Brown HAS ACTIVATED the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) at Level A in conjunction with the travel ban issued for South Buffalo.

Click here to read more about what the BBB is saying about CEAS.

Designed as a call-to-action for business leaders, the Ready Campaign has created Ready Business Mentoring Initiative. This new initiative is designed to help owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses prepare for emergencies.

Planning  Resources

Will discuss the upcoming hurricane season and the impact that a coastal storm could have on NYC.

Thursday, May 27, from 1:00 - 1:45 PM EST

Board Will Advise Public and Private Sector on Access during Emergencies

Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Convention Center Plaza
Buffalo, New York 14202

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - Friday, March 19, 2010
Eastern Time Zone

The blizzard that battered Baltimore this week was the first test of an emergency system set up so businesses can make sure their  property and operations are protected, and city officials say the effort was a success.

THE CORPORATE EMERGENCY SYSTEM (CEAS) ACTIVATION IN THE CITY OF BALTIMORE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED  CEAS IS NOW AT LEVEL-X - NOT ACTIVATED.

 

Today, Baltimore Mayor Rawlings-Blake Implemented CEAS in Baltimore

 

The Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET) announced today that it has partnered with the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to bring business continuity planning tools to participants in its the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS). (Read More)

The Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET) in partnership with City of Baltimore today announced the launch of the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS). (Read More)

Suffolk Co. Exec. Steve Levy has unveiled a program to protect businesses in the aftermath of an emergency... (Read More)

Erie County is introducing a new Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS).  This program will help keep businesses afloat in the event of a disaster.

Participating businesses will be able to designate representatives who will be allowed to access their company inside restricted zones during an emergency; to maintain the core functions of the business. The designated people will be given secure identification cards. (Press Release), (WBFO News Special with Audio)

A plan designed to reduce business losses during emergencies is being finalized between Suffolk County and a nonprofit crisis management group....

A plan designed to reduce business losses during emergencies is being finalized between Suffolk County and a nonprofit crisis management group.... (Read More)

Last summer, a steam-pipe explosion in midtown Manhattan kept Jeff Isler and his 16 employees out of their Lexington Avenue office for more than a month, costing his family-owned business, InfoGraphics Inc., $250,000 in damages and lost revenue... (Read More)

Last summer, a steam-pipe explosion in midtown Manhattan kept Jeff Isler and his 16 employees out of their Lexington Avenue office for more than a month, costing his family-owned business, InfoGraphics Inc., $250,000 in damages and lost revenue... (Read More)

As part of BNET's ongoing efforts to continuously improve the CEAS program, I am pleased to announce some significant enhancements that are being enacted, that will greatly improve program manageability and result in a significant cost savings for many.

As part of BNET's ongoing efforts to continuously improve the CEAS program, I am pleased to announce some significant enhancements that are being enacted, that will greatly improve program manageability and result in a significant cost savings for many.

Beginning today BNET will be making available two (2) new types of CEAS Cards. The first being the Multi-Facility Card, which will replace the current Tandem Card with a single encoded card that will eliminate the need to carry additional cards to access multiple company facilities. The City of New York will be deploying field based technology that can electronically scan CEAS cards to determine access privileges. The Multi-Facility Card will allow holders to access all enrolled company facilities with a single card. This card will be made available in limited quantities for a flat fee of $100. This will represent a measurable savings over the current Tandem Card.

Also available will be the All Area Access Card, which will allow certain applicants, approved by the City, to have unrestricted access no matter where an event occurs. This new card will resolve access issues for companies and service providers that the current address based program prevents.

Over the next ninety (90) days BNET will gradually replace each Participant�s Tandem Cards with the new Multi-Facility cards. This will done free of charge to the company. Following this attrition period, Tandem Cards will no longer be honored by New York City officials at the activation of the CEAS program.

Effected companies will be contacted directly by a CEAS Customer Support agent who will assist them in their migration from Tandem Cards to Multi-Facility Cards. We are confident that this transition will improve the overall experience with the CEAS program and we look forward to continuing our relationship in this important public-private partnership.

Peter R Picarillo
Executive Director
Business Network of Emergency Resources

The Institute for Business and Home Safety estimates that 25 percent of businesses do not reopen after a disaster. Your business' survival and competitive advantage are dependent upon your ability to quickly resume operations following a large emergency. The Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) complements your company's business continuity program, and is an excellent response tool that can assist you with disaster recovery efforts. (Read More)

A pre-disaster credentialing system for Philadelphia's business community. (Read More)

Today, Mayor John F. Street unveiled the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS), a pre-disaster credentialing system for Philadelphia's business community."Ensuring the stability and rapid recovery of businesses after an emergency will help ensure Philadelphia's future," said Mayor Street.

BNEThas announced a partnership with Send Word Now, the leading provider of on-demand alerting and response services. This new alliance integrates BNET's Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) with Send Word Now's real -time mobile intelligent notification via text and voice messages on cell phones, BlackBerry and Treo devices.

A Partnership with Emergency Air Gives BNET�s CEAS Program Ability To Provide On Site Electronic Verification Of Credentials Used By Critical Government And Business Employees. (Read More)

for steam pipe explosion in midtown manhattan. (Read More)

NYC OEM has issued a Situational Interagency Update for the current conditions at the scene (Read More)

NYC OEM has issued a Situational Interagency Update for the current conditions at the scene. Updated boundaries for the Frozen Zone are also included in the bulletin. (Read More)

CEAS was activated with a CEAS access point at 41 St. and 3 rd Ave. Entry and perimeter signs were erected. Extensive communication with NYPD personnel to increase awareness was performed last night and today. 30 businesses and 1,000 cardholders are in the affected area according to BNET. (Read More)

The NYC Office of Emergency Management has issued an update on the restoration activities in midtown Manhattan for the steam pipe explosion as well as an attached map of the impacted areas. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the http://www.nyc.gov/oem All future updProcess perl exited with code 0 ates will now be posted on the OEM website. (Read More)

The Corporate Emergency Access System has been activated in response to the Steam Pipe Explosion in the Area of Midtown Manhattan/41st Street & Lexington Avenue. (Read More)

No Air Samples Test Positive for Asbestos, Clean-Up Plan for Debris and Equipment That Tested Positive for Asbestos Began Overnight. Individuals Who Live and Work in the Frozen Zone Will Not be Permitted to Enter the Area During Clean-Up. (Read More)

Nassau County, in partnership with the Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET), recently announced the countywide launch of the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS). In the event of a large-scale emergency, CEAS provides companies quick authorized access to their affected worksites, minimizing economic injury to business. (Read More)

A Business Continuity Best Practices and Strategies Executive Forum for national experts in the energy and utilities industry will be held from November 9-10, 2006 in Houston Texas. This conference will provide business executives with the framework to building a stronger infrastructure that protects... (Read More)

Peter Picarillo, Executive Director of BNET, Inc. addresses more than 100 business leaders and emergency preparedness experts at a recent Business Forum on hurricane and emergency preparedness. The Forum was held at New York University's Kimmel Center and was sponsored by the New York City Office of... (Read More)

The Rockland Business Association, and the Office of the Rockland County Executive, C. Scott Vanderhoef, have agreed to support the use of the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) as the County's post disaster business credentialing program. The Rockland County Homeland Security Task Force would... (Read More)

Robert Leviton, M.D. President on BNet Inc. addresses more than 100 business leaders and emergency preparedness experts at a recent Business Forum on hurricane and emergency preparedness. The Forum was held at New York University's Kimmel Center and was sponsored by the New York City Office of Emergency... (Read More)

Peter Picarillo, Executive Director of BNET, Inc. recently addressed business leaders and emergency preparedness experts at a Business Forum on hurricane and emergency preparedness. The Forum was held at New York University's Kimmel Center and was sponsored by the New York City Office of Emergency Management... (Read More)

Cambridge, Massachusetts � Mayor Michael A. Sullivan has taken steps to ensure that businesses in Cambridge remain operational wherever possible in the wake of an emergency or disaster, by implementing the new Corporate Emergency Assessment System (CEAS). The CEAS program was designed by the Business... (Read More)

Cambridge, Massachusetts � The City of Cambridge and Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNet) jointly announced the first in a series of training sessions for users of the newly introduced Corporate Emergency Access Systems (CEAS). The CEAS program was designed by BNet, a not-for-profit organization... (Read More)

Emergency And Crisis Management Experts recently gave a presentation at The Rockland County Business Association's CEO Forum on The Innovative Emergency Response Model That Keeps Business Operational During A Crisis Or Disaster. The experts are from BNET (Business Network of Emergency Resources, Inc... (Read More)

Robert Leviton, M.D., resident of Mamaroneck, New York, has been highlighting the need for improved emergency response plans after recent events, such as the natural disasters in the Gulf Region, have tragically demonstrated the inadequacy of many emergency response plans not only to the needs of the... (Read More)

Peter Picarillo, a resident of Walden, New York, and Executive Director of BNet has been highlighting the need for improved emergency response plans after recent events, such as the natural disasters in the Gulf Region, have tragically demonstrated the inadequacy of many emergency response plans not... (Read More)

Peter Picarillo, a resident of Walden, New York, and Executive Director of BNet has been highlighting the need for improved emergency response plans after recent events, such as the natural disasters in the Gulf Region, have tragically demonstrated the inadequacy of many emergency response plans not... (Read More)

The arrival of this year's hurricane season on June 1 marks the beginning of the period in which Mother Nature's unpredictability should capture the attention of New York City officials, business leaders, and residents. Coastal storms, which include nor'easters, tropical storms, and hurricanes, can ... (Read More)

The Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNet) announces an important enhancement program to their Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) that will allow companies to authorize "CEAS access credentials" for external, contracted service providers that perform a critical business function within... (Read More)

The Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET) has announced a new array of service packages to help businesses streamline the administrative processes in the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS). CEAS is a credentialing program for businesses, operating in conjunction with local government. ... (Read More)

The Business Network of Emergency Resources, Inc. (BNET) announced today the addition of Emergency Access Tandem Card availability for the Cambridge CEAS program. This program enhancement allows users to gain access to multiple works sites within Cambridge through the use of a secondary or "Tandem Card... (Read More)

Recent events, such as the natural disasters in the Gulf Region, have tragically demonstrated the inadequacy of many emergency response plans not only to the needs of the general public but to the needs of the business community as well. Now a new solution is here in the form of the Corporate Emergency... (Read More)

Innovative Emergency Response Model Keeps New York Businesses Operational During A Crisis Or Disaster. (Read More)

The City of Stamford, in partnership with The Business Council of Fairfield County and The Business Network of Emergency Resources, recently announced the citywide launch of the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) at a press conference hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Front row from left: Chief... (Read More)

LOCAL MONSIG NOR ASKED TO QUIT PATAKI PADDLES HUDSON Monsignor John Woolsey, pastor of St. John the New York Governor George Martyr Church on Manhattan's Upper East Pataki paddles a kayak in the Side,who was accused in a lawsuit of bilking a final leg of the Great Hudson parishioner in her 80s out of... (Read More)

Measuring Success We all know the real estate industry's metric for property value... location, location, location. No matter where you live it remains the ultimate gauge of value. A similar scale can be applied to success of any proposed partnership or agreement... value, value, value. The key success... (Read More)

Businessman: Officer, I work at XYZ Co in that building right behind you. I need to get inside to retrieve some important documents and computer tapes. Police Officer: I'm sorry sir; no one passes beyond this point. Businessman: But officer, the building is fine; I'll be in and out in 15 minutes. Police... (Read More)

Dr. Robert H. Leviton, President of the Business Network of Emergency Resources, Inc (BNet), announced today the addition of the City of Stamford, Connecticut as the newest municipality to join the growing family of governments utilizing the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) to assist business... (Read More)

Dr. Robert H. Leviton, President of the Business Network of Emergency Resources, Inc (BNet), announced today the addition of the City of Stamford, Connecticut as the newest municipality to join the growing family of governments utilizing the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) to assist business... (Read More)

Thursday,The City of Stamford, in partnership with The Business Council of Fairfield County (SACIA) and The Business Network of Emergency Resources, today announced the citywide launch of the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS). In the event of a large-scale emergency, CEAS provides companies quick... (Read More)

Thursday,The City of Stamford, in partnership with The Business Council of Fairfield County (SACIA) and The Business Network of Emergency Resources, today announced the citywide launch of the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS). In the event of a large-scale emergency, CEAS provides companies quick... (Read More)

Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNet), a nonprofit crisis-management corporation, grew out of that basic, logistical NYC Office of Emergency need and has masterminded the Corporate Emergency Access Management introduces new System (CEAS). The program is the first in the country to simplify... (Read More)

Thursday,Commissioner Joseph F. Bruno of the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) together with Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, Small Business Services Commissioner Robert Walsh, New York City Economic Development Corporation President Andrew Alper, BNet President Mark Haimowitz and... (Read More)

Thursday,Commissioner Joseph F. Bruno of the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) together with Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, Small Business Services Commissioner Robert Walsh, New York City Economic Development Corporation President Andrew Alper, BNet President Mark Haimowitz and... (Read More)

Mayor Thomas M. Menino recently announced the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) administered by the Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNeT). This program is designed to reduce the impact of economic injury to a municipality following a serious or catastrophic event. The Boston Emergency... (Read More)

Corporate Emergency Access System Announced in Boston by Mayor MeninoMayor Thomas M. Menino, looking to ensure business continuity during times of emergency or a special event, today unveiled the Corporate Emergency Assessment System (CEAS), which will grant pre-selected business personnel carrying ... (Read More)