Tag: Emergency Preparedness
Most Public Schools Feel Prepared For A Pandemic
The majority of public schools have a written plan in place for a pandemic disease, as well as active shooter situations, natural disasters, and suicide threats or incidents.
Severe Weather: Protecting Facilities With Technology
How innovative weather technology protects utility providers and supports better emergency response coordination during weather disasters
U.S. Hospitals Not Prepared To Deal With Ebola
Hospitals are not fully prepared to handle medical waste from Ebola and other deadly viruses on-site, according to the Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness.
Maintaining A Resilient Building
Given the state of climate change, along with an increased focus on building safety and security, building resiliency is more top of mind than ever.
Helping Facilities Maintain Resiliency During Storm Season
PowerSecure, the nation’s leading microgrid developer, helps businesses and their communities thrive before, during and after the storm.
Facility Executive: October 2022 Issue
The October 2022 issue focuses on sustainability and renewable energy trends, plus indoor air quality, mass notifications, and more.
Wildfire Season 2022: Three Tips For Business Continuity
International SOS offers companies advice on how to best protect their people and ensure business continuity during wildfire season.
Understanding The Four Phases Of Emergency Management
When it comes to emergency management, uniform guidelines help facilities and communities handle natural disasters safely and efficiently.
Honeywell BDAs Improve First Responder, Building Occupant Safety
New Honeywell communications systems and bi-directional amplifiers (BDA) provide scalable solutions to support first responder emergency radio connectivity.
Preparing For The Unthinkable: Armed Intruders
Here are some prevention and response measures for schools, houses of worship, and nonprofits, courtesy of Church Mutual's experts.
Enlivant Is First Senior Living Provider To Earn WELL Health-Safety Rating
Enlivant has become the first senior living provider to earn the Facility Operations and Management rating for all 215 of its senior living communities.
Winter Has Come: Facilities Should Prepare For Weather Disruptions
Kenneth Travers of The Hartford shares 14 useful tips to help facility managers prepare their facilities for winter weather disruptions.
Did You Miss Our E911 Compliance Roadmap Webinar?
RedSky makes E911 compliance easy: You'll learn everything needed to keep your people safe and your organization protected from exposure in this free video webinar.
Moisture Meters Essential To Contractor Toolkit
After a disaster involving water intrusion, moisture meters are crucial to assess and document the damage prior to replacement or restoration.
Planning For Winter Storms
The Alamo Colleges District, serving the Greater San Antonio metro area, builds facility resiliency after 2021 winter storm and power grid failure.
Facility Safety Is A 360° Task
During 2021, the National Fire Protection Association (NPFA) marked its 125th year of protecting people and property.
OSHA Offers Tornado Preparedness, Response Guidance
In the wake of a deadly tornado outbreak across eight states, OSHA's Tornado Response and Recovery webpage offers tips to keep workers safe.
Delivering Disaster-Resilient Buildings
Building commissioning helps secure standards that help protect facilities physically and financially.
Fire Prevention Week 2021: Tips For Businesses
QBE North America provides tips to help businesses prevent fires and mitigate losses if a fire does occur.
Take Action Against Natural Disasters During National Preparedness Month
The EPA is encouraging individuals, businesses, and communities to follow health and safety tips to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.