If a dirty bomb struck tomorrow, would you know what to do?

It's now New York City law that every building management team must have a well-planned, comprehensive set of procedures for handling radiological incidents detailed in their Emergency Action Plan. But unless those teams are well versed in the steps to take, those EAP protocols are just words on paper. BOMA/NY's January 13, 2011 Seminar, "Making Your EAP Plan Work: How to respond to a radiological incident," is geared to help every building management team achieve the appropriate level of preparedness. Featuring the FDNY's chief of counterterrorism and Emergency Preparedness, assistant chief Joseph Pfeifer will walk building teams through how to prepare for and respond to this most serious of threats. Joined by other FDNY counterterrorism and emergency preparedness specialists, Pfeifer will lead a panel discussion covering these critical points: * Threat levels: what the city is facing now, and how it is meeting the challenge * How to prepare for a radiological or dirty bomb detonation * What to do/how to prepare in advance * Using your EAP to optimize the safety of your tenants * Key actions/responsibilities to take post-incident This will be the third year in a row that BOMA/NY has partnered with the FDNY to stage a January seminar on topics critical to the safety of your building, management team and tenants. And since these seminars have historically filled up quickly, interested attendees are urged to make their reservations as soon as possible. The January 13 seminar will be held at Club 101, at 101 Park Ave. at 40th St. It begins with registration/breakfast at 8 a.m., opening remarks by BOMA/NY president Edward Fallon, RPA at 8:30 a.m., and then a panel discussion until 10 a.m. Cost is $130 for BOMA/NY member or any employee of a BOMA/NY member firm, and $165 for non-members.