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While most commercial and industrial facilities along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts have been built to bear the effects of hurricane-force winds, facility managers can take additional steps to lessen the potential damage that can occur during major storms. Understand Your Facility’s Risks The key trademarks of a hurricane are: High wind speeds Storm surges … Continue reading "Hurricane Season: Here’s How to Prepare Your Facility"

Facilities that may have to deal with hurricanes should take steps to ensure that employees are prepared and that the building can withstand the weather. Here are some tips to help you prepare. Planning is Key The purpose of an emergency response plan is to protect your most important assets: your facility’s occupants. A thorough … Continue reading "Lessons Florida Businesses Can Learn from Last Year’s Hurricane Season"

As the summer approaches, so do the risks of heat and dehydration. Preparing your facility is vital to the health and protection of your occupants and valuable assets. Follow these tips to stay cool in the summer heat this year. Get quarterly system checkups. Routine facility inspections of your HVAC system can ensure that it … Continue reading "Summer Is Coming – Here’s How to Prepare for The Heat"

Facilities are sometimes surprised to find their sewer bill to cost as much as, or even more than, their water bill. How can this be? Sewer charges can be higher than water costs for many reasons. One major reason can often be the difference between the systems for water distribution and waste water collection. For … Continue reading "Why is My Facility Sewer Bill So High?"