The BNET mobile identification application will be available soon

The mobile application, which will facilitate participation in the Corporate Emergency Access System, is to be made available in early June.

FULTON, NY, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Business Network of Emergency Resources (BNET) is proud to announce the upcoming release of the latest enhancement to the Enterprise Emergency Access System (CEAS), the CEAS ID mobile application. CEAS provides centrally issued, standard credentials to essential private sector employees in partnership with sponsoring government jurisdictions. The credentials allow for easy recognition by law enforcement in an emergency situation. The CEAS Mobile ID app will enable users to securely access and view their credentials on their smartphones. The image can be easily scanned for law enforcement verification using any smartphone camera.

In addition to providing end users with a simple way to view credentials on their smartphones, the mobile app enables company coordinators to provide timely credentials via invitation, allowing credentials to be delivered in just a few clicks. After accepting the invitation, end-users can upload a headshot using their smartphone camera and confirm their participation in the program via the app.

“CEAS, in its most basic form, creates a centralized registry of essential workers that uses common credentials that law enforcement officials can use to list an individual as an essential worker. BNET’s goal is to continuously improve CEAS and provide One of our main goals was a smartphone-based, just-in-time program solution,” said BNET President and CEO Peter Picarillo.

BNET has been working with cities, counties and states and their business communities since 2003 to promote business readiness and community resilience. Cities cooperating with BNET under the CEAS program include: New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Baltimore, Stamford, and others. Two statewide programs in Massachusetts AND Rhode Island make sure private sector businesses are ready to step up, stay in business, accelerate economic recovery and support their communities through this crisis. CEAS is an effective tool that works with emergency managers, law enforcement, businesses and communities to ensure their resilience in the face of unforeseen emergencies.

Business Emergency Resources Network (BNET) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve community resilience through sustainable business development after disaster. To this end, BNET works with governments, public agencies and private sector organizations to help with disaster response and recovery. BNET’s essential workforce certification program helps communities and businesses overcome obstacles to economic recovery to ensure the continued supply of essential goods and services to impacted communities. Local governments can receive this program free of charge. Businesses in locations where CEAS has been implemented can register online at ceas.com/enrollment.

Peter Picarillopresident and CEO, can be reached at (email protected) or (888) 353-2638 x1002

SOURCE Business Crisis Resource Network (BNET)