Preparedness
Moratorium on CFD Fire Drills Lifted
Moratorium on CFD Fire Drills Lifted September 22, 2020 The Chicago Fire Department has lifted the moratorium on fire drills. Fire drills may now be conducted following CDPH, IDPH and CDC guidelines relative to social distancing, masks and other requirements. Given the current occupancy rates/numbers in highrises, building operators should be able to effectively run drills while…
Read MoreHow Existing Technology Can Support a Safe Return to Work
How Existing Technology Can Support a Safe Return to Work SPONSORED CONTENT As Chicagoans return to the workplace, keeping employees safe won’t be solved by handing out keycards — it will involve keeping an endless number of surfaces sanitized, limiting the number of people in a single space, screening occupant health status, keeping the infected…
Read MoreSeptember 9 Downtown Security Update
September 9 Downtown Security Update September 9, 2020 On September 9, 2020, BOMA/Chicago received a brief security update from the Mayor’s office that included the following information: Protest Update: There were no protests of major concern this past weekend and none resulted in large scale police action, although we were prepared with City assets throughout…
Read MoreUpdate on Security Briefings with Mayor’s Office and CPD
Update on Security Briefings with Mayor’s Office and CPD August 27, 2020 Last week, representatives from BOMA/Chicago’s Board and Preparedness Advisory Group met with the Office of the Mayor and the Chicago Police Department (CPD). As you know, the Mayor recently announced a plan to improve the City’s response to large public safety events, and…
Read MoreState of Illinois Updates Safety Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars Effective August 26
State of Illinois Updates Safety Guidelines for Restaurants and Bars Effective August 26 August 26, 2020 To further prevent spread, face coverings use will be required during interactions with wait staff and food service workers. On August 25, the State of Illinois announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and…
Read MoreChicago Police Deparment Seeking Video and Other Information Related to August 10 Looting
Chicago Police Deparment Seeking Video and Other Information Related to August 10 Looting August 11, 2020 The Chicago Police Department Crime Prevention and Information Center (CPIC) and the Chicago Police Department Area 3 Detective Division are actively working to document and investigate the criminal acts of looting, vandalism and violence that occurred in the…
Read MoreNewly Approved State Mandates on “Face Coverings” and “Limited Gatherings”
Newly Approved State Mandates on “Face Coverings” and “Limited Gatherings” August 11, 2020 This afternoon the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (“JCAR”) approved an emergency rulemaking of the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) to provide for local enforcement against any business that fails to ensure its patrons comply with: (a) the Governor’s face covering executive…
Read MoreSevere Weather Advisory for Chicago Today Until 7 pm
Severe Weather Advisory for Chicago Today Until 7 pm August 10, 2020 Severe thunderstorm activity is expected between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Northern Illinois and the Chicago area with the potential for strong winds up to 100 miles per hour. Members are advised to take necessary precautions to secure buildings and construction…
Read MoreSign Up for Emergency Alert Program for Business
Sign Up for Emergency Alert Program for Business August 10, 2020 The City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and Office of Emergency Management and Communication (OEMC) has created an emergency alert program specifically for Chicago’s businesses. Local business owners and managers should text “CHIBIZ” to 67283 or visit www.chicago.gov/chibizalerts to opt-in…
Read MoreOvernight Looting Activity & Restricted Access
Overnight Looting Activity & Restricted Access August 10, 2020 August 11, 2020 Update: Per OEMC, access and transportation restrictions will go into effect at 9 p.m. effective Tuesday, August 11. From August 10, 2020: As the result of overnight looting activity on Sunday, August 9 and into the morning of Monday, August 10, the…
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