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Government AffairsTo contact the MLA on a Government Affairs issue, please call Click below for more information on those topics: Protect your Property: Security Links It is important for MLA members to be prepared for unexpected security situations. There are a number of resources available - some directed to hotels, some more general. If you would like to share additional resources, or example policies from your property or business, please contact Paul Sacco at psacco@masslodging.com. For information on a number of security issues, go to the Department of Homeland Security website at http://www.ready.gov/. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's website can be found at http://www.fema.gov/. The Massachusetts' Executive Office of Public Safety has information on emergency preparedness information at www.state.ma.us/eops/#Massgov. The American Hotel and Lodging Association's National Homeland Security information is available via the AH&LA website at http://www.ahla.com/. The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation maintains a database of articles concerning loss prevention (many focus on security). The website has a word search function at http://www.losspreventionbulletin.com/. The City of Boston's Emergency Response Guide can be found at www.cityofboston.gov/police/pdfs/FAMILYpreparedness.pdf Cited by many law enforcement officials, the Anti-Defamation League's Security Awareness website has good general information, as well as specific information for Jewish-owned businesses. This site can be found at www.adl.org/security/default.asp. The State's Anti-Terrorism Unified Response Network can be found at www.state.ma.us/saturn/index.htm. Massachusetts' Emergency Management Agency can be found at www.mass.gov/portal/index.jsp?pageID=aghome&agid=mema. For a general list of the laws of the State of Massachusetts go to www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/?refer=massgov. For information on Fire Protection, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) website is http://www.nfpa.org/. The Federal Government's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website is at http://www.osha.gov/. For the International Lodging Safety and Security Association (ILSSA) go to http://ilssa.org/. MLA: The State's Bridge to the Lodging Industry Fast Facts for the Massachusetts hospitality and tourism industry. Use this for staff, legislators, and the general public. Click here to download the Fact Sheet. Contact Your Legislators To obtain your legislators' contact information (you will need to enter your address), go to: http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php. MLA's Position Papers The MLA maintains position papers on a variety of important issues. Position papers include the following on each issue: Background, other information, updated actions and the MLA's position. Contribute to PAC The Political Action Committee (MLAPAC) raises funds for the campaigns of pro-lodging legislators. If you are interested in donating to the PAC, click here for a form. Due to government regulation, PACs may only accept personal checks up to $500 each year. State Regulations for Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recently updated regulations require that lodging establishments (as well as other residential and commercial structures) have carbon monoxide detection systems installed near every potential source of this gas. The devices must be installed in rooms that contain fireplaces, kitchen stoves and any other fixture or appliance that burns fossil fuels. Whether those devices are battery-operated or hard-wired systems is clearly outlined in the regulation. For more information about these regulations please visit: http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/dfs/osfm/cmr/527031.pdf Contact the MLA Photograph of Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA. Photo Courtesy of Tim Grafft/MOTT |
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