Tag: Emergency Preparedness
4 Steps To Successful Generator Specification
Consider these steps when specifying a generator to ensure business needs are met and that construction budgets accurately reflect those requirements.
FSU Faces Down Hurricane Irma
With a Category 5 hurricane threatening to cause major damage, Florida State University and Seminole Dining went into overdrive to keep students safe and fed.
Mobile Facilities Dashboards From ARC
New cloud-based dashboards support critical information management needs for healthcare, education, and government facilities teams.
Six Tips To Propel Disaster Recovery
Hiring a contractor with disaster relief experience is a key for facility professionals to get their organizations up and running as quickly as possible.
Friday Funny: Helping Hands
Thanks to Hurricane Harvey, it was tough to find a reason to laugh this week. But this collection of photos proves that even in the most challenging of times, we can almost always find a reason to smile.
Venture X Offers Free Workspace To Businesses, Employees Displaced By Harvey
Due the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey, Venture X is offering free day passes for those from affected areas in its new, 20,000-square-foot flexible workspace in San Antonio, TX.
Over 10,000 Workers Working To Restore Power Due To Harvey Damage
As of Tuesday night, approximately 264,000 were without power in affected areas of Texas and Louisiana.
Friday Funny: The World’s Wildest Data Centers
A data center located in a former nuclear bunker is just one example of the world’s most innovative and unusual data centers.
Effective Fire Sprinkler Pipe Inspections
Avoid discovering a fire pipe corrosion problem during an actual fire emergency.
How To Prepare Your Elevator For Harsh Summer Weather
Schindler offers advice to building and facility managers on how to protect elevator equipment and occupants before, during, and after a storm.
Dire Hurricane Season Forecast Could Mean Costly Losses
With experts forecasting up to nine Atlantic hurricanes this year, companies with wind and flood exposures are advised to consult experts who can help them strengthen their catastrophe insurance programs.
Mobile Employees Expect Protection When Off-Site
More than 80 percent of employers feel responsible for locating, sharing information with, and confirming safety of mobile employees during critical events, but find it challenging, finds a new report from Everbridge.
Workplace Violence Insurance Offered
XL Catlin has entered into an exclusive underwriting agreement with The McGowan Companies to provide workplace violence insurance to U.S. businesses.
NIBS Shares Recommendations With Trump Administration
The National Institute of Building Sciences highlighted its key concerns regarding making buildings better, safer, more economical places to live, work, play and learn.
Grenfell Tower Tragedy Proves Need For Fire Sprinklers In High-rises
The International Fire Sprinkler Association points out that automatic fire sprinkler systems are the single most effective fire protection measure available.
Facility Executive Live! Addresses Active Shooter Concerns
Occupant safety a concern? Attend this one-day event in Chicago this October that includes a talk on "Workplace Violence And The Active Shooter" for facilities.
Question Of The Week: How Can I Protect My Company From Ransomware Attacks?
WannaCry and other ransomware have been making headlines: Here are six immediate steps you can take to protect your organization from cyber attacks, courtesy of EY.
Building Safety Month Week 3: Manage The Damage — Preparing For Natural Disasters
Proper planning can help prevent many “what ifs,” as well as help save lives and get your business back on track quicker following a natural disaster.
AwareManager, Vizsafe Form New Partnership
Alliance will provide connected solutions for stronger facility management, safety, and security.
Don’t Be Left In The Dark: Perform Generator Maintenance
With hurricane season around the corner, regular maintenance and checkups help facility executives rest assured that their generators will provide backup power when needed.