Tag: severe weather

Implementation and understanding of comprehensive severe weather solutions such as storm shelter doors, and adherence to codes and requirements is necessary to mitigate risks and protect lives in the face of severe weather.

Emergency preparedness is challenging for any business, but having the right tools can make a difference.

With spring 2024 expected to alternate between late snowfalls and severe weather events, your buildings must be well-prepared for a range of weather-related risks.

As severe weather becomes more commonplace, healthcare facilities are forced to prepare for recovery once the inevitable storm hits. Utilize your CMMS strategically before and after weather disasters to get back to serving patients as quickly as possible.

Over the past year, severe weather events and power grid problems have struck various regions, acting as a resounding wake up call to commercial buildings.

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

Overhauling or even fine-tuning emergency preparedness and response plans can feel daunting. Here's where to start. 

In Florida, Pensacola State College needed flooding mitigation and a roof replacement after a devastating hurricane.

At least 45 million buildings in the U.S. have unhealthy levels of mold, including offices, schools, hospitals, and homes.

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

Mass notification solutions leverage existing communication tools and tie components together in a single interface.

As the 2022 hurricane season picks up, facility executives should brush up on how to best keep buildings safe during adverse weather events.

Florida Building Code-certified AEL-42-7020-MD protects PTAC ventilation openings in building facades during high-velocity hurricane conditions.

Workplace safety in America isn't all about Covid-19: A new study finds workers still worry about emergencies like cyberattacks, severe weather, significant outages, and workplace violence.

Facility managers may want to invest in structural elements that exceed the protection provided in building codes.

View this free video webinar and learn how to use technology in your facilities for mass notification, the benefits of combining on-premises notification with mobile alerts, and more.

OMG’s line of TerminEdge Fascia and PermaSnap Coping systems are suitable for use on hospitals, schools, or other buildings that are often designated as “shelters” during severe weather events.

Shield the building envelope from damaging exterior forces with routine, preventive maintenance.

Natural disasters can be sudden and unpredictable in the damage they inflict on facilities.

Maintenance is key to extending the life of commercial roofing through extreme weather conditions.