Terrorism and Security Issues

Apartment-Specific Guidance and Resources

• NMHC Guidance: Apartment Firm Considerations re: Potential Building and Bioterrorism Attacks
  Guidance memo addressing issues related to the military call-up; insurance coverage; national security law enforcement investigations, immigration status and resident screening; mail handling and ventilation system precautions; and high-rise evacuation procedures. (November 2001)

• Model Emergency Response Plan for Apartments
  Includes guidelines for developing a site emergency response plan; sample forms and schematics; and ready reference on emergency response procedures for on-site staff dealing with fires, earthquakes, terrorism, bomb threats and host of other emergencies. (September 2005)

• Los Angeles Anti-Terrorism Guidelines to Apartment Owners
  Police department response to FBI warnings about possible terrorist attacks at apartments. (May 2002)

Additional Resources; Bio-Hazards

Terrorism Insurance/Risk Management

• Federal Terrorism Insurance Program
  Information on the legislation and regulations implementing the federal terrorism insurance program.

• Federal Anti-Terrorism Hotline for Real Estate Providers
  Flyer firms can share with their employees explaining how they can report suspicious guest, resident or employee activity to counter-terrorism authorities.

Additional Resources: General Anti-Terrorism

• FBI Field Offices
  Contact information for local FBI offices.