Disaster Recovery

Due to frequent hurricanes, Martin County, Florida schools often double as storm shelters, making it challenging for radio frequencies to penetrate the heavy metal and concrete walls.

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

How mission-critical facilities are designed to be the most resilient buildings.

Hiring a water damage restoration company? Ask these four questions to ensure a seamless and thorough response to any water damage incident.

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

From Maryland to Maine, communities unaccustomed to temblors felt the earth move beneath their feet this morning. Here are 15 helpful hints on how to check your facilities for earthquake damage.

New research from the American Society of Interior Designers and Chemical Insights Research Institute explores the impacts of extreme weather on interior design.

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.

Find out what’s new at this year’s Continuity Insights Management Conference (CIMC), taking place in Charlotte, NC May 6-8.

Facility executives can enhance their organizations' resilience to weather disasters through proactive measures and informed decision-making.

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.

New filtration technology from a university research laboratory is proving to be a game-changer in the fight against smoke produced by global wildfires.

A lineup of forward-thinking professionals shares insights, observations, and personal anecdotes about today's most newsworthy facility management themes.

Buildings and communities can look to codes, standards, and financing to achieve sustainability and resilience goals.

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

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

From wildfire smoke to air pollution-ridden cities, facility managers must focus on healthier indoor air quality amidst outdoor air crisis fueled by climate change. Honeywell provides tips for keeping IAQ safer. 

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

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.