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U.S. Homeland Security Updates

Posted May 19th 2009

Due to the Institute's affiliation with the Real Estate Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC), all CCIM Institute members who have opted in for e-mail news receive national security alerts as soon as they are released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Terrorism-related bulletins issued by the DHS are also available online to provide real estate managers with the latest guidelines and updates pertaining to building security.

Department of Homeland Security Website

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created a user friendly website, www.ready.gov, to generate a centralized bank of resources pertaining to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to educating all Americans and their families about emergency procedures, the site also offers vital information for residential and commercial real estate professionals. With step-by-step visual guides and downloadable PDFs, the site provides helpful guidelines for implementing precautionary measures and emergency plans.

The site covers terrorism-related topics such as:
Preparing kits of emergency supplies
Developing effective action plans for residential areas
Emergency procedures for occupants of high-rise buildings
Potential scenarios and action plans for all types of terrorist attacks: biological, chemical, nuclear and many more.

Department of Homeland Security Private Sector Resources Catalog

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the first ever Private Sector Resources Catalog (pdf) . This document collects the traning, publications, guidance, alerts, newsletters, programs, and services available to the private sector across DHS. The catalog will be regularly updated to provide the most current and up to date resources, as well as to increase private sector awareness.

DHS Risk Classification System

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) classifies various levels of risk as outlined below - from highest level of risk to lowest:

RED - Severe Risk of Terrorist Attacks
ORANGE - High Risk of Terrorist Attacks
YELLOW - Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks
BLUE - General Risk of Terrorist Attacks
GREEN - Low Risk of Terrorist Attacks

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Save the date for 2012 Capitol Hill Visit April 18, 2012. The orientation will be on April 17, 2012. CCIM and IREM members will lobby their federal congressional representatives, visit with lawmakers and make sure their voices are heard on issues that impact commercial real estate. Read more.

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When a time-sensitive policy issue arises, CCIM sends a Call to Action to all members. A Call to Action urges members to help shape the outcome of pending legislation by sending comments and feedback directly to federal and/or state legislators and regulatory agencies. NAR's Realtor® Action Center also tracks important commercial real estate-related legislation. Read about the latest legislative developments, and sign up to receive their e-mail or mobile updates. Read Calls to Action here.

State legislative database

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REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)

CCIM Institute members are eligible to contribute to RPAC - the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. Since 1969, RPAC has promoted pro-REALTOR® candidates across the U.S. During the last federal election cycle alone, RPAC contributed more than $12 million to pro-REALTOR® congressional candidates, ranking as the nation’s No. 1 trade association political action committee. RPAC is not only powerful, but also bipartisan. Political party is not a criteria – RPAC supports candidates who support REALTORS®. In addition to direct contributions, RPAC distributes political information to REALTOR® members across the country, including CCIM Institute members, encouraging them to vote for REALTOR®-supported candidates. RPAC is your best investment in preserving the right to own real estate and protecting our industry. Sign the pledge and commit your support!