Case Study: Emergency Preparedness
Case Study
Emergency Preparedness
In 2018, Green Cities Property Management went through an extensive review of its emergency preparedness policies, aligning with the American Red Cross Ready Rating. This assessment provides a framework and measuring system for best practices on emergency preparedness and action planning.
5 MLK, Portland, OR
Green Cities Property Management currently has a Level 3 Rating, the highest rating, on the Ready Rating Assessment, scoring 85/100 possible points.
5 MLK, Portland, OR
Emergency preparedness strategies implemented across assets managed by Green Cities Property Management include:
- Emergency response plan which provides guidelines on how to respond to different types/levels of emergencies, covers the loss of key services, and includes a variety of safety and security considerations
- Annual safety inspections and facility and equipment checks
- Evacuation routes leading to safe assembly areas
- Arrangements in place to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities during an emergency
- Ongoing emergency response training and exercises for staff
ZO, Oakland, CA
The Green Cities’ ESG team plans to launch participation in the American Red Cross Ready Rating across all of its third-party managed assets in 2021.
ZO, Oakland, CA