Emergency Preparations – are they worthwhile?

Are emergency preparations worthwhile? This is a question many companies struggle to answer. The following questions are commonplace:, “Why invest so much time and money to plan for something that might never happen?”, “We can buy equipment and supplies when we need them so why tie up money now?”, “Won’t our organization simple just know what to do when the

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Are Facility Managers Part of Business Continuity?

Do you remember when we were known as maintenance men and only maintained buildings? You know; painting, carpet repairs, flooring, HVAC, and some specialized tasks. When there was a problem, someone sent a paper work order via interoffice mail or called on a landline. Our days consisted of scheduled shifts without cellphones, pagers, email, or texts. We did not have

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Commercial Fire

Are you prepared for an emergency?

Business Continuity An ongoing process to ensure that the necessary steps are taken to identify the impact of potential losses and maintain viable recovery strategies, recovery plans, and continuity of services. (NFPA 1600) Business Continuity has grown in popularity as businesses understand the benefit of protecting their future. Business Continuity is simply planning how your company will survive when the

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