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Emergency Shelters

Several factors need to be reviewed before transforming an organization’s facilities into an emergency shelter.

Keeping Your Business Afloat During Flood Season

During the warmer months of spring, summer and fall, most regions of the United States are exposed to flooding risks. Even those outside...

5 Tips to Reduce Food Spoilage in Your Restaurant

Food safety is a major concern for a restaurant owner. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), restaurants are th...

Keeping Your Head Above the Water: A Guide to Safe Swimming

While cooling off and splashing around leads to laughs and memories, swimming is also extremely dangerous. Every day, approximately 10 peopl...
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How to Help Prevent and Handle Wildfires

The risk of wildfires increases when facilities are located closer to natural fuels and farther from fire suppression resources. Owning prop...

Prep Your Facility for Winter Weather

Get your facility winter-ready by including the following elements on your building maintenance to-do list. 1. Heating System – An an...

Protecting Your Pipes

When the temperature drops, the chance of your water pipes freezing increases. Frozen pipes are prone to bursting, which can cause significa...

Winter Water Damage

During the winter months, your building is susceptible to water damage due to the colder temperatures. Once the temperature drops below free...

Severe Winter Weather

Protect Your Property Remove all snow and ice from sidewalks and entrances. Remove ice dams near gutter downspouts. Ice dams can cau...

Keys to a Successful Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is an important day for business owners. Since the holiday’s debut in 2010, consumers have reported spending an es...