WEBSITES
Internet Information
There are multiple Websites that provide additional information relative to building ownership/management and facilities management issues and concerns. The following are Internet addresses for each of the governing bodies in the geographic area covered by BOMA Philadelphia.
BOMA/Philadelphia – www.bomaphila.com
BOMA International – www.boma.org
BOMI Institute – www.bomi-edu.org
BOMA International Legislative Action Center – www.capwiz.com
Direct Email to Congress and the President, State officials, local officials, important issues, recent votes, and current legislation, candidates & elections.
Federal Government – www.whitehouse.gov
Link to Federal Services as well as news and information about the Federal Government.
High-rise building information – www.emporis.com
The site is a reference source and provider of building-related data on high-rise buildings.
National Fire Protection Association – www.nfpa.org
Information on fire, electrical and building safety
National Emergency Websites
American Red Cross Disaster Services – www.redcross.org/services/disaster
Background information on the variety of services provided by the Red Cross in
the US.
Homeland Security Institute – www.homelandsecurity.org
This site contains current news, a listing of upcoming events and anti-terrorism legislation, research materials, many links of interest and their Journal of Homeland Security.
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program —
Responding to Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence Crimes – www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/terrorism
An OVC project, the AEAP provides assistance to communities reeling from terrorist attacks and other cases of mass violence. The AEAP offers five categories of assistance to respond to terrorism and mass violence: crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, crime victim compensation, and training and technical assistance. Assistance in each category targets a specific phase in the aftermath of a crisis and is designed to meet the immediate and extended needs of victims and the community.
Center for Disease Control Public Health Emergency Preparedness
and Response – www.cdc.gov
An extensive site on public health and disease threats and responses, mostly written in layman's language.
Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Mental Health
and Traumatic Stress Index –
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/EmergencyServices/after.asp
A series of descriptive links leading to information on disasters, how to deal with stress, and how to talk about these concepts to children, adults and the elderly.
Department of Homeland Security – www.whitehouse.gov/homeland
The Department of Homeland Security is coordinating national strategy to strengthen protections against terrorist threats or attacks in the United States. Their site lists the latest news, announcements, legislation and tips on terrorism, including links to a number of US government sites dealing with this topic or related issues.
Department of State Homepage – www.state.gov
Includes information for US citizens abroad. This Office coordinates all U.S. Government efforts to improve counterterrorism cooperation with foreign governments and works to coordinate responses to major international terrorist incidents that are in progress. This site includes online documents, research information, news and events, as well as information for travelers.
Federal Emergency Management Agency – www.fema.gov
FEMA works to provide emergency and disaster relief. Their web site offers disaster news and emergency management information.
FBI Report Terrorist Activity – www.fbi.gov
Call 1-866-483-5137
State Governments
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – http://www.state.pa.us
Site includes branches of the state government as well as agencies and boards, with links to the Commonwealth’s Code, the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter and other PA County Charters. Links of interest include Department of Environmental Protection, Department of General Services which includes information on construction, real estate, doing business with the state, etc.
Pennsylvania Emergency Websites
PA Department of Health – www.health.state.pa.us
Emergency Preparedness/Bioterrorism – The Department of Health’s mission is to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent injury and disease, and to assure the safe delivery of quality health care for all Commonwealth citizens.
PA Emergency Management Agency – www.pema.state.pa.us
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency works to plan responses to, prevent loss from, communicate news about, coordinate resources for and help communities recover from natural and manmade disasters and emergencies.
PA Department of Environmental Protection – www.dep.state.pa.us
Preventing and Responding to Emergencies – DEP’s role during a WMD incident would be to provide technical advice to decision makers on chemical agents, including methods of neutralization, cleanup, and disposal; monitor public drinking water supplies and sewage treatment plants as necessary and issue and appropriate public health advisories; provide emergency response teams to assist unified command to the extent of DEP’s capabilities; coordinate environmental consequences management issues with the Federal Regional Response Team according to the National Contingency Plan and the Federal Response Plan; and provide environmental monitoring and sampling outside the hot zone as capabilities and equipment allow.
PA State Police – www.psp.state.pa.us/
PA State Police – Homeland Security Tip Submission Page
Delaware Websites
Delaware – www.state.de.us
The home page of Delaware has multiple links or phone numbers for government agencies, and a search option for specific information including a link to a government telephone directory where you can search by agencies, departments or employees.
Delaware Emergency Website – www.dema.delaware.gov
New Jersey Websites
New Jersey – www.state.nj.us
New Jersey’s Website includes an alphabetical listing of services and agencies. Areas of interest include Environmental Protection/Hazardous Waste, New Jersey Building Authority, Commerce and Economic Development, Labor and others.
New Jersey Emergency Website – www.state.nj.us/njoem/
City of Philadelphia Websites
City of Philadelphia – www.phila.gov
Clicking on the “Business” button will provide links to “Frequently Asked Questions” and contact names, city forms, and an alphabetized list of agencies.
Philadelphia Emergency Links – www.phila.gov/ready/
