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Corporate Emergency Access System


What would happen to your business if you were unable to gain access to your premises, your records or inventory for hours, days or even weeks?

Depending on your particular business, the answer to that question may vary. But losses of revenue, inventory, market share and in many cases, entire businesses, have failed due to unavoidable disasters.

  • Various New York state and local emergency management offices, in conjunction with the not-for –profit Business Network of Emergency Resources (Bnet), have teamed up to introduce the Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS), a program designed to help business owners-both large and small-mitigate the potential damage and financial losses resulting from an unforeseen emergency or catastrophe.
  • Essentially, the CEAS is an identification system designed to provide a positive, verifiable credential that identifies the carrier as "essential" to the viability of his/her employer's business. If deemed appropriate by public safety officials, this credential will allow employer-designated holders to gain access to areas restricted to the public due to adverse conditions following an emergency. The primary role of the CEAS credential holder is to sustain core business functions and meet regulatory obligations for the business until "normal" conditions return.
  • In a global business region like New York State, it is critical that both government and business be well prepared to respond to and recover from an emergency or disaster as quickly as possible. The resumption of business activity is not only critical to the State's economy, but to the national and world economies as well. Recognizing this crucial relationship, NY State and Bnet, in cooperation public safety agencies and in partnership with the State's business leaders, have joined to develop CEAS as part of the State's overall economic development plan. This program truly sets New York State apart from other major metropolitan areas by taking proactive measures to ensure the State maintains its economic strength in the wake of business disruption.
  • The CEAS is currently implemented in Buffalo, and is being piloted in Manhattan's financial district south of Chambers Street. After the initial pilot period the System will be gradually expanded to include the remainder of New York City. In order to take advantage of the benefits of CEAS, your business must be enrolled in the program.

To Learn more or to find out if your business can benefit from the CEAS program, visit the BNet website at www.bnetinc.org or call BNet at 888-353-BNet