Ceasul (din slavonă èasŭ, oră) este un instrument de măsurare a
timpului. În mod normal, termenul ceas se referă la un dispozitiv ce
indică ora exactă conform unui standard de timp, iar termenul
cronometru pentru un dispozitiv ce măsoară durate de timp. Prin
extensie, termenl ceas se utilizează și pentru dispozitive ce
recepționează indică ora exactă transmisă de un dispozitiv aflat la
distanță.
On ceas de dimensiuni mari, fixat în locuri publice (pe fațada unei
clădiri sau pe un turn) ori pe un perete interior și prevăzut, de
regulă, cu un mecanism sonor, care anunță principalele unități de timp
se numește orologiu.
A clock is an instrument used for indicating and maintaining the time
and passage thereof. The word clock is derived ultimately (via Dutch,
Northern French, and Medieval Latin) from the Celtic words clagan and
clocca meaning "bell". For horologists and other specialists the term
clock continues to mean exclusively a device with a striking mechanism
for announcing intervals of time acoustically, by ringing a bell, a set
of chimes, or a gong.[citation needed] A silent instrument lacking such
a mechanism has traditionally been known as a timepiece.[1] In general
usage today, however, a "clock" refers to any device for measuring and
displaying the time which, unlike a watch, is not worn on the person.
Municipalities must adopt the CEAS program for use in their
jurisdiction before businesses can enroll in the program and receive ID
cards. Local authorities participating in the program typically
implement CEAS following an emergency once immediate threats to life
are stabilized.
The CEAS program helps businesses mitigate damage and loss resulting
from a disaster or emergency, by allowing businesses rapid access to
restricted areas following emergency events.
Participating businesses select a pre-determined number of employees to
receive CEAS access ID cards based on total employee population. These
critical employees can quickly get back to work, assess damages and
ensure their companies' viability, continuity and recovery.
By allowing safe and secure emergency access, CEAS gives businesses the
opportunity to put a sound emergency management plan in place. Not only
does this ensure the rapid recovery of essential operations, but CEAS
also provides businesses with the ability to retrieve assets left
behind in an emergency such as securities and other valuables; vital
records, hardware and critical equipment; and core IT systems. Access
also enables these designated employe
