Tag: Natural Disasters

Resolving water issues can be costly, but mold is a secondary concern that can rear its ugly head long after water leakage is remedied.

Funded with $5M in Investing in America grants, the Centers of Excellence will conduct research and provide technical assistance to improve stormwater infrastructure across the country.

In a Building Safety Month wrap up, experts from the International Code Council discuss why building codes are critical to establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment.

Why facility executives and leaders have to be actively involved in business continuity planning and training.

Baptist Health Care followed these steps to fortify its new Pensacola, Florida medical campus from natural disasters.

Organizational leaders are focused on long-term planning efforts to prepare for an increase in extreme weather events.

A behavioral risk expert discusses how climate change is impacting human behavior, creating an increased risk of workplace violence.

Routine inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) is a critical part of a facility manager’s role when dealing with extreme weather.

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in building operations presents new opportunities and risks for facility managers.

Compounding disasters, where two or more hazards are present, are forcing many organizations to evaluate their risks and response plans.

Five years ago, a devastating tornado caused major damage to the Lennox manufacturing facility in Marshalltown, Iowa.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the McEwan and Tunnel Five fires burning in Washington.

With an increase in flood events, facility management professionals need to reevaluate their facilities’ risk assessments.

Portadam provided flood risk mitigation services to prevent weather-related damage at Sonoco Products Company’s manufacturing facility.

To protect your facility from outside elements during extreme weather it is important to check the surrounding areas for potential pitfalls.

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.

How innovative weather technology protects utility providers and supports better emergency response coordination during weather disasters

To support hand hygiene of Hurricane Ian relief effort volunteers, Bradley Corporation donated gallons of hand sanitizer gel, a pallet of stainless steel hand sanitizer dispensers, and batteries to operate them.

Retrofitting your facility with safety and security window film can make unprotected glass safer by reducing dangers from broken glass.

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.