Meeting Information:

Ever wonder how you'd get your critical staff to your site during a major emergency when the city is locked down? The Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS)was setup to assist you in gaining this critical access.

CEAS is an Access Control System,which pre-authenticates critical private sector employees before an event occurs for access to restricted areas following a disaster or serious emergency using a secure identification card currently recognized by the Boston, Cambridge and Mass State Police. Local authorities can implement CEAS following an emergency once immediate threats to life are stabilized. The Program helps private sector businesses mitigate damage and loss resulting from a disaster or emergency. Participants may select a pre-defined number of employees to receive CEAS cards based on their employee population. These employees are typically those whose function is essential to their companies' ongoing viability.

Peter Picarillo, CBCP, the Executive Director of BNet (the non-profit that manages the CEAS program)will discuss the program and how it has been implemented in both Boston and Cambridge. He will be joined by Deputy Superintendant Kelly McCormick, the Commander of Homeland Security for Boston Police Department and Atyia Martin of the Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparednes, Homeland Security Division.

Don't allow your organization to be "locked out" during an emergency. Come hear how you can ensure your critical staff are allowed in as soon as the scene is safe.