Extreme Weather
Resource pages for "Extreme Weather"-related posts for facility managers (FMs), building operations professionals and decision-makers in all industry sectors.
How This Florida College Recovered From Hurricane Damage
In Florida, Pensacola State College needed flooding mitigation and a roof replacement after a devastating hurricane.
Severe Weather: Protecting Facilities With Technology
How innovative weather technology protects utility providers and supports better emergency response coordination during weather disasters
Case Study: Corporate Industrial Campus Flood Risk Mitigation
Portadam provided flood risk mitigation services to prevent weather-related damage at Sonoco Products Company’s manufacturing facility.
Is Your Critical IT Infrastructure Ready For Hurricane Season?
Facility executives should consider these strategies to keep critical IT infrastructure up and running through the unpredictability of hurricane season.
Building Codes And The Right Roofing
Facility managers may want to invest in structural elements that exceed the protection provided in building codes.
Simple Steps To Avoid Winter Slip, Trip, And Fall Injuries
As winter weather targets much of the U.S., now's the time to prevent dangerous slips, trips, and falls, according to MEMIC.
How To Keep Industrial Generators In Peak Condition
Steps to help keep industrial generators in peak operational condition
How Monsoon Storms Can Impact Your Commercial HVAC Unit
Make sure your facility’s HVAC unit is able to perform optimally all monsoon season long while also maintaining a healthy indoor air quality.
Conditions Still Point To Above-Average Hurricane Season
With up to 10 hurricanes predicted before the end of November, the Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of slowing, according to NOAA mid-season update.
Positive Preparedness: 3 Ways Disaster Planning Protects Facilities
Preparing for the worst allows facilities teams to act quickly to protect occupants from harm, resume operations, and secure assets.
Tornado Preparedness Tips
With shifts in extreme weather around the world, take a fresh look at your emergency preparedness plans for this threat.
Protect Facilities Against Pests During Hurricane Season
Here are tips to prevent pest infestations when facilities are impacted by water and wind brought about by a hurricane.
Site Management Feature: Floodplain Models And Facilities
The nation’s floodplains are expected to grow by 45% by the end of this century: Work to reduce risk from floods by reassessing the conditions around building sites.
Ruskin Introduces HZ700 Louver
The HZ700 is a double frame extreme performance louver with a two-piece blade design that provides protection from wind-driven rain penetration.
Hurricane Preparedness Guide For Buildings Available From IBHS
The Insurance Institute For Business & Home Safety offers a free guide for facility management and small business owners, covering readiness, improvement options, and last minute prep.
NanoPrime Multi-Purpose, Nontoxic Rust Converter
NanoPrime is a rust-killing base primer now available for usage by companies in the offshore, maritime, infrastructure, shipping, and mining industries.
Hurricane-Resistant Fenestration Should Combat Both Wind And Debris
Proper specification and installation of windows, skylights, and related products protects facilities during extreme weather events.
Preparing Buildings For Hurricanes, And Other Extreme Weather
June 1 marks the beginning of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, and the NOAA Climate Prediction Center says above-normal hurricane activity is expected.
Illuminating The Importance Of Emergency And Exit Lights
Facility managers should understand the role of emergency and exit lighting and the importance of maintaining these units.
Are Your Buildings Feeling The Heat?
New research from Urban Land Institute explores impact of rising temperatures, heat waves on urban development.
