Why Participate

In every emergency event, there are two basic responses – evacuate or shelter. Historically, evacuation has received more attention due to fire drills, hurricanes and events like 9/11. The National Capital Region (NCR) recently completed a survey of public behaviors during a hypothetical dirty bomb attack on the region. The results showed a significant portion of those surveyed would shelter in place in such an event. However, very few people have planned for a multi-hour sheltering scenario.

 

Who Participates

We've had great participation from businesses, building management companies, retail and schools!

Building Management
  • Beacon Capital Partners
  • Blake Real Estate
  • Cassidy Turley
  • CBRE
  • Jones Lang Lasalle
  • Lerner Enterprises
  • Vornado
Law Firms
  • Arent Fox
  • Baker Hostetler
  • Gibson Dunn
  • Jackson and Campbell
  • Peckar and Abramson
  • Thompson, Loss and Judge
Companies
  • Allied Telecom
  • AON
Government
  • Commodity Futures Trading Commission
  • DC Department of Transportation
  • Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission
Associations & Nonprofits
  • AARP
  • American Bankers Association
  • Golden Triangle BID
  • International Center for Research on Women
  • National Academy of Sciences
  • National Geographic Society
  • Women's Business Enterprise National Council
Schools
  • Arlington Public School District
  • Long Branch Elementary School
  • Patrick Henry Elementary Schol
Retail
  • Mortons
Building Services
  • Allied Barton Security
  • LAZ Parking

How to Participate

You can get involved by participating in this training program in several ways.

  • Contact us to sign up for training
  • Review the Home Training Program and develop your personal plan
  • Initiate the Workplace or School Training Program within your organization
  • Spread the word and get others to participate in a training session
  • Once you've become trained, train others

Testimonials

“As a Property Manager I found this program to be extremely beneficial in opening dialogues with tenants regarding planning for disaster & emergency response. During times of crisis or emergency in large commercial buildings, it is crucial that tenants and building management have a clear, coordinated, and rehearsed plan for communication and response in order to prevent confusion and disorder.”
                                                       - David Howell
                                                         Senior Property Manager
                                                         Lerner Enterprises
“The shelter in place pilot was very enlightening and educational to all that participated. Soliciting input from employees and having them involved in the program was extremely beneficial as it gave them a sense of ownership in the plans that were developed.”               
                                                           - Ken Larson
                                                             Senior Property Manager
                                                             Blake Real Estate, Inc.