Firefighters have an important role in observing signs of arson and preserving evidence at fire scenes. Key responsibilities include carefully documenting observations both en route to and at the scene, noting unusual indicators during firefighting, avoiding disturbing evidence, and securing the area for investigators. Protecting potential evidence is crucial as improper handling could compromise determinations of fire cause in court. The fire department maintains control of the scene until an investigator gives permission to proceed with overhaul.
Fire drills are important for several reasons:
1) They help prepare employees to evacuate safely during an emergency by identifying challenges and inappropriate actions.
2) They train all personnel on their roles in assisting disabled people to evacuate.
3) They allow premises to evaluate the effectiveness of their evacuation plans and identify problems to improve safety.
This document summarizes the contents of a UK security handbook. It outlines health and safety policies including accident prevention measures, fire safety procedures, traffic management, contingency planning for emergencies, site duties and roles/responsibilities. It also discusses risk management, standards of behavior, dealing with suspects, assignment details, and guidelines for taking over a new assignment. The purpose is to provide security officers with important information to perform their duties safely and effectively.
Emergency Procedures Seminar for tenants of 100 Summer Street, Boston- Richard Garrity
The document provides emergency and security procedures for employees at the 100 Summer Street office building in Boston. It outlines evacuation procedures in the event of a fire or other emergency, including the roles of floor wardens, searchers, and assistants. Employees are instructed to wait for an evacuation signal after a pre-alert message and fire alarm. Bomb threats should be reported to 911 and building security. The document also reviews security access procedures, including visitor policies and access to areas like the loading dock and garage.
This document discusses preservation concerns during construction and renovation projects at cultural institutions. It addresses interruptions in service, the importance of communication with staff and patrons, security issues, and preventing accidents. Interruptions in services are inevitable but communicating about planned interruptions and having contingency plans for unplanned ones is key. Construction projects also require increased communication with staff and patrons about potential disruptions and changes. Security measures like identification badges for workers and more frequent patrols may be needed where access has increased. Ensuring worker safety training and clean worksites can help prevent accidents that may damage collections.
This document outlines an emergency preparedness and response program. It discusses regulatory requirements, definitions, responsibilities of various roles, orientation and training procedures, and requirements for supervisors. The program aims to ensure workplaces are prepared to respond effectively in emergency situations through risk assessments, evacuation planning, training workers and appointing emergency personnel.
Cypress Construction & Restoration Ltd provides 24-hour emergency services and complete reconstruction services for residential and commercial insurance claims related to structure and contents damage. They offer a wide range of services for damages from events like flooding, fires, mold, and more. These services include property inspection, debris removal, drying, cleaning, repairs, and full rebuilds. Cypress aims to be a one-stop shop for all insurance claim needs and has been helping customers for over 25 years.
Construction in Focus - New cladding regulation sets the construction industr...Construction in Focus
The Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation commenced some time ago on 1 October 2018, in response to the UK’s tragic Grenfell Tower fire. Now the first deadlines the regulation imposes are about to come around.
This article looks at which buildings are affected, what building owners' obligations may be, and what the penalties of non-compliance are.
If you are a building owner, make sure you comply with your obligations in order to avoid penalty and help make sure that no more tragic building fires occur.
Firefighters have an important role in observing signs of arson and preserving evidence at fire scenes. Key responsibilities include carefully documenting observations both en route to and at the scene, noting unusual indicators during firefighting, avoiding disturbing evidence, and securing the area for investigators. Protecting potential evidence is crucial as improper handling could compromise determinations of fire cause in court. The fire department maintains control of the scene until an investigator gives permission to proceed with overhaul.
Fire drills are important for several reasons:
1) They help prepare employees to evacuate safely during an emergency by identifying challenges and inappropriate actions.
2) They train all personnel on their roles in assisting disabled people to evacuate.
3) They allow premises to evaluate the effectiveness of their evacuation plans and identify problems to improve safety.
This document summarizes the contents of a UK security handbook. It outlines health and safety policies including accident prevention measures, fire safety procedures, traffic management, contingency planning for emergencies, site duties and roles/responsibilities. It also discusses risk management, standards of behavior, dealing with suspects, assignment details, and guidelines for taking over a new assignment. The purpose is to provide security officers with important information to perform their duties safely and effectively.
Emergency Procedures Seminar for tenants of 100 Summer Street, Boston- Richard Garrity
The document provides emergency and security procedures for employees at the 100 Summer Street office building in Boston. It outlines evacuation procedures in the event of a fire or other emergency, including the roles of floor wardens, searchers, and assistants. Employees are instructed to wait for an evacuation signal after a pre-alert message and fire alarm. Bomb threats should be reported to 911 and building security. The document also reviews security access procedures, including visitor policies and access to areas like the loading dock and garage.
This document discusses preservation concerns during construction and renovation projects at cultural institutions. It addresses interruptions in service, the importance of communication with staff and patrons, security issues, and preventing accidents. Interruptions in services are inevitable but communicating about planned interruptions and having contingency plans for unplanned ones is key. Construction projects also require increased communication with staff and patrons about potential disruptions and changes. Security measures like identification badges for workers and more frequent patrols may be needed where access has increased. Ensuring worker safety training and clean worksites can help prevent accidents that may damage collections.
This document outlines an emergency preparedness and response program. It discusses regulatory requirements, definitions, responsibilities of various roles, orientation and training procedures, and requirements for supervisors. The program aims to ensure workplaces are prepared to respond effectively in emergency situations through risk assessments, evacuation planning, training workers and appointing emergency personnel.
Cypress Construction & Restoration Ltd provides 24-hour emergency services and complete reconstruction services for residential and commercial insurance claims related to structure and contents damage. They offer a wide range of services for damages from events like flooding, fires, mold, and more. These services include property inspection, debris removal, drying, cleaning, repairs, and full rebuilds. Cypress aims to be a one-stop shop for all insurance claim needs and has been helping customers for over 25 years.
Construction in Focus - New cladding regulation sets the construction industr...Construction in Focus
The Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation commenced some time ago on 1 October 2018, in response to the UK’s tragic Grenfell Tower fire. Now the first deadlines the regulation imposes are about to come around.
This article looks at which buildings are affected, what building owners' obligations may be, and what the penalties of non-compliance are.
If you are a building owner, make sure you comply with your obligations in order to avoid penalty and help make sure that no more tragic building fires occur.
Your community can play a role in preserving resources, reducing waste, and spreading the word about the importance of recycling. View our infographic about waste management solutions.
This document summarizes mining, logging, and water programs offered by the School of Trades and Technology to support Aboriginal learning. The mining programs include essential mining credentials delivered across British Columbia, as well as construction craft worker and heavy equipment operator apprenticeship programs. Logging programs provide training on equipment like feller bunchers and skidders. Water programs focus on certifications for water and wastewater treatment. Additional programs cover housing, solar, wind and building maintenance to further support Aboriginal communities. The school works provincially to deliver industry-recognized training tailored to First Nations needs.
The document outlines mining and exploration training programs offered through the School of Trades and Technology. It discusses an entry-level mining skills program, various safety certification courses, and a women in trades program. It also describes partnerships between the school and industry groups like BCAMTA to provide recognized certificate programs and just-in-time training for mining contractors. Presenters Heather Hamilton and Lindsay Langill provide details on programs that introduce skills from exploration to reclamation and increase female participation in trades.
The document contains brief quotes and sayings on a variety of topics:
1) It includes quotes from Al Capone and a Sing Sing warden on their lives and careers.
2) It emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, not criticizing others, and having humility over desires for importance.
3) It asks rhetorical questions about business deals, relationships, and human behavior.
1. If you smell cigarette smoke coming from your neighbor's unit, try talking to them politely first before contacting your property manager. If the problem continues, notify your manager and document the dates, times, and location of the smell.
2. If water is leaking from your neighbor's unit and damaging your property, first shut off the water and notify your property manager. Take photos of the damage and file an incident report including details of the leak. Your insurance companies will handle claims from there.
3. If you see flames or smoke coming from your neighbor's home, call 911 immediately and follow your community's fire safety protocol.
The drought has affected nearly every community in California. Now, with Summer approaching, water conservation is even more important. Here are some helpful tips to share with your HOA. http://bit.ly/1mVWrrG
Secure your association’s financial well-being by preparing an effective and comprehensive annual budget. Use our step-by-step checklist to help build an actionable budget that will enhance your residents’ property values and overall lifestyle.
DISCLAIMER: The budgeting process may differ based upon your local city, state or county laws. Ensure your budgeting process is compliant by referring to your association’s governing documents and local legislation.
This document discusses semantic analysis of C programs. It describes the stages of compiler design and focuses on the semantic analysis phase. The goals of semantic analysis are to check if the code forms sensible instructions, functions always return values, there are no unreachable statements, return types match function headers, and expressions are compatible with datatypes. The design of the system uses LEX, YACC, and Python to perform semantic analysis on an input C program and detect any semantic errors. Examples of semantic errors related to return values, unreachable code, and expression compatibility with datatypes are provided. Semantic analysis is important as it makes code more meaningful, flexible, and error-free while enabling more potential for optimization.
Quiz on Digital Logic and Combinatorial CircuitsDebarati Das
This document outlines the rules and questions for a unit 1 & 2 review quiz with 3 teams (A, B, C). The quiz contains multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions on topics like binary, hexadecimal, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and K-maps. Teams have 3 minutes to answer each question and earn 10 points for correct answers, while wrong or no answers result in lost points. An explanation period follows each question. The questions cover topics from digital logic, including binary operations, logic expressions, code conversions, priority encoding, multiplexing, and more.
This document summarizes key concepts in Boolean algebra including:
1) Defining a Boolean algebra using a set of elements and binary operations that follow specific axioms.
2) The two-valued Boolean algebra uses the elements 0 and 1 with AND, OR, and NOT operations.
3) Boolean functions consist of variables, constants, and logic operations and can be represented using truth tables.
4) Logic circuits can be designed to implement Boolean functions using gates like AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR.
This document discusses Warshall's algorithm for finding the transitive closure of a graph using dynamic programming. It begins with an introduction to transitive closure and how it relates to Facebook vs Google+ graph types. It then provides an explanation of Warshall's algorithm, including a visitation example and weighted example. It analyzes the time and space complexity of Warshall's algorithm as O(n3) and O(n2) respectively. It concludes with applications of Warshall's algorithm such as shortest paths and bipartite graph checking.
This document summarizes key concepts in digital systems and binary numbers. It discusses why digital systems are preferred over analog, how to convert between number bases, signed and complement number representations, overflow, binary and decimal codes, BCD addition, Gray code, and parity checks. Digital systems are more cost effective, reliable, programmable and selective compared to analog. Number conversions involve grouping bits or dividing decimals. Signed number systems use complement representations to indicate positive and negative values.
The document discusses partial ordering and lattices. It defines key concepts like reflexive, symmetric, antisymmetric, and transitive relations. It introduces Hasse diagrams as a way to visualize partial orders and uses examples to demonstrate extremal elements, bounds, and lattices. Lattices are partial orders where every two elements have a greatest lower bound and least upper bound. The document provides examples of determining these bounds and whether a partial order represents a lattice.
Unti-Claims Handling Following Catastrophes 2013-10Don Grauel
J. Wylie Donald, Esq. of McCarter & English LLP presented “Climate Change- Uncovering Risk in a Warming World” at the October 2013 67th Annual F. Addison Fowler Seminar held by The Insurance Roundtable of Baltimore in Hunt Valley, MD
This document outlines various emergency response plans for different types of natural disasters and severe weather events including earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, and more. It discusses designing emergency plans for incidents originating from internal or external sources. Key aspects of planning addressed include designating weather monitors, different response procedures for indoor and outdoor workers, evacuation plans, emergency communication methods, and conducting regular drills. The importance of coordinating response plans with local emergency services and other neighboring facilities is also emphasized.
The document provides wildfire safety tips for homeowners and businesses. It recommends creating a 5-foot noncombustible zone around structures to reduce wildfire risks. Within this zone, remove anything that could ignite from embers, like wooden debris and propane tanks. The tips also include developing an emergency plan with evacuation routes and supplies, assessing power and communication backups, and being cautious of hazards when returning after a wildfire such as ash, fallen trees and live embers.
We have all witnessed the devastating effects Mother Nature can cause throughout the year. As we look ahead to Spring, now is the time to prepare for the threats posed by spring storms and floodwaters. Your organization is more than just a place of business to your customers, employees and stakeholders. Your organization is a key aspect of their lives, and one that must be protected. If your organization is affected by adverse weather conditions, how well will you be prepared to serve those who depend on you in their time of need?
Join the SBA and co-sponsor Agility Recovery as we welcome Agility CEO Bob Boyd who will share practical, applicable tips and best practices to mitigate the risks posed by spring weather conditions. These recommended steps and strategies are based on the thousands of successful business recoveries following weather disasters, including those related to flooding, tornadoes and severe storms.
Disaster Shield Power Point Current 9 7 11timothyford
The document describes the services of SunGlo Services, a company that has been providing emergency response and property restoration since 1981. It outlines their 24/7 emergency response capabilities for issues like fire, water, and wind damage. The company is IICRC certified and has over 50 certified employees with over 200 total certifications. The document promotes SunGlo's Disaster Shield Pre-Emergency Plan program, which includes an initial planning meeting, education and training, and an annual review to minimize property losses and reduce response times during disasters. Key benefits highlighted are customized planning, certified professionals and equipment on-site, and a 10% discount on emergency services.
OSHA A Strategic Partner for Residential & Commercial PA's | UDR | TAPIAEmily Sweillam
The document summarizes an OSHA conference for residential and commercial property adjusters. It provides an agenda that includes introductions from experts in construction, safety, mitigation, and law. The experts will discuss key OSHA requirements and safety topics like fall protection, electrocution prevention, and the most cited OSHA violations. They will also provide case studies on large loss claims and review tools and resources to help adjusters work safely and efficiently while remaining compliant with OSHA regulations.
Hurricane season is upon us. For my hotelier friends, here is a wind prep checklist created by our hospitality team that might be beneficial pre/during/post storm.
Enjoy!
Your community can play a role in preserving resources, reducing waste, and spreading the word about the importance of recycling. View our infographic about waste management solutions.
This document summarizes mining, logging, and water programs offered by the School of Trades and Technology to support Aboriginal learning. The mining programs include essential mining credentials delivered across British Columbia, as well as construction craft worker and heavy equipment operator apprenticeship programs. Logging programs provide training on equipment like feller bunchers and skidders. Water programs focus on certifications for water and wastewater treatment. Additional programs cover housing, solar, wind and building maintenance to further support Aboriginal communities. The school works provincially to deliver industry-recognized training tailored to First Nations needs.
The document outlines mining and exploration training programs offered through the School of Trades and Technology. It discusses an entry-level mining skills program, various safety certification courses, and a women in trades program. It also describes partnerships between the school and industry groups like BCAMTA to provide recognized certificate programs and just-in-time training for mining contractors. Presenters Heather Hamilton and Lindsay Langill provide details on programs that introduce skills from exploration to reclamation and increase female participation in trades.
The document contains brief quotes and sayings on a variety of topics:
1) It includes quotes from Al Capone and a Sing Sing warden on their lives and careers.
2) It emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, not criticizing others, and having humility over desires for importance.
3) It asks rhetorical questions about business deals, relationships, and human behavior.
1. If you smell cigarette smoke coming from your neighbor's unit, try talking to them politely first before contacting your property manager. If the problem continues, notify your manager and document the dates, times, and location of the smell.
2. If water is leaking from your neighbor's unit and damaging your property, first shut off the water and notify your property manager. Take photos of the damage and file an incident report including details of the leak. Your insurance companies will handle claims from there.
3. If you see flames or smoke coming from your neighbor's home, call 911 immediately and follow your community's fire safety protocol.
The drought has affected nearly every community in California. Now, with Summer approaching, water conservation is even more important. Here are some helpful tips to share with your HOA. http://bit.ly/1mVWrrG
Secure your association’s financial well-being by preparing an effective and comprehensive annual budget. Use our step-by-step checklist to help build an actionable budget that will enhance your residents’ property values and overall lifestyle.
DISCLAIMER: The budgeting process may differ based upon your local city, state or county laws. Ensure your budgeting process is compliant by referring to your association’s governing documents and local legislation.
This document discusses semantic analysis of C programs. It describes the stages of compiler design and focuses on the semantic analysis phase. The goals of semantic analysis are to check if the code forms sensible instructions, functions always return values, there are no unreachable statements, return types match function headers, and expressions are compatible with datatypes. The design of the system uses LEX, YACC, and Python to perform semantic analysis on an input C program and detect any semantic errors. Examples of semantic errors related to return values, unreachable code, and expression compatibility with datatypes are provided. Semantic analysis is important as it makes code more meaningful, flexible, and error-free while enabling more potential for optimization.
Quiz on Digital Logic and Combinatorial CircuitsDebarati Das
This document outlines the rules and questions for a unit 1 & 2 review quiz with 3 teams (A, B, C). The quiz contains multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions on topics like binary, hexadecimal, logic gates, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and K-maps. Teams have 3 minutes to answer each question and earn 10 points for correct answers, while wrong or no answers result in lost points. An explanation period follows each question. The questions cover topics from digital logic, including binary operations, logic expressions, code conversions, priority encoding, multiplexing, and more.
This document summarizes key concepts in Boolean algebra including:
1) Defining a Boolean algebra using a set of elements and binary operations that follow specific axioms.
2) The two-valued Boolean algebra uses the elements 0 and 1 with AND, OR, and NOT operations.
3) Boolean functions consist of variables, constants, and logic operations and can be represented using truth tables.
4) Logic circuits can be designed to implement Boolean functions using gates like AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR.
This document discusses Warshall's algorithm for finding the transitive closure of a graph using dynamic programming. It begins with an introduction to transitive closure and how it relates to Facebook vs Google+ graph types. It then provides an explanation of Warshall's algorithm, including a visitation example and weighted example. It analyzes the time and space complexity of Warshall's algorithm as O(n3) and O(n2) respectively. It concludes with applications of Warshall's algorithm such as shortest paths and bipartite graph checking.
This document summarizes key concepts in digital systems and binary numbers. It discusses why digital systems are preferred over analog, how to convert between number bases, signed and complement number representations, overflow, binary and decimal codes, BCD addition, Gray code, and parity checks. Digital systems are more cost effective, reliable, programmable and selective compared to analog. Number conversions involve grouping bits or dividing decimals. Signed number systems use complement representations to indicate positive and negative values.
The document discusses partial ordering and lattices. It defines key concepts like reflexive, symmetric, antisymmetric, and transitive relations. It introduces Hasse diagrams as a way to visualize partial orders and uses examples to demonstrate extremal elements, bounds, and lattices. Lattices are partial orders where every two elements have a greatest lower bound and least upper bound. The document provides examples of determining these bounds and whether a partial order represents a lattice.
Unti-Claims Handling Following Catastrophes 2013-10Don Grauel
J. Wylie Donald, Esq. of McCarter & English LLP presented “Climate Change- Uncovering Risk in a Warming World” at the October 2013 67th Annual F. Addison Fowler Seminar held by The Insurance Roundtable of Baltimore in Hunt Valley, MD
This document outlines various emergency response plans for different types of natural disasters and severe weather events including earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, and more. It discusses designing emergency plans for incidents originating from internal or external sources. Key aspects of planning addressed include designating weather monitors, different response procedures for indoor and outdoor workers, evacuation plans, emergency communication methods, and conducting regular drills. The importance of coordinating response plans with local emergency services and other neighboring facilities is also emphasized.
The document provides wildfire safety tips for homeowners and businesses. It recommends creating a 5-foot noncombustible zone around structures to reduce wildfire risks. Within this zone, remove anything that could ignite from embers, like wooden debris and propane tanks. The tips also include developing an emergency plan with evacuation routes and supplies, assessing power and communication backups, and being cautious of hazards when returning after a wildfire such as ash, fallen trees and live embers.
We have all witnessed the devastating effects Mother Nature can cause throughout the year. As we look ahead to Spring, now is the time to prepare for the threats posed by spring storms and floodwaters. Your organization is more than just a place of business to your customers, employees and stakeholders. Your organization is a key aspect of their lives, and one that must be protected. If your organization is affected by adverse weather conditions, how well will you be prepared to serve those who depend on you in their time of need?
Join the SBA and co-sponsor Agility Recovery as we welcome Agility CEO Bob Boyd who will share practical, applicable tips and best practices to mitigate the risks posed by spring weather conditions. These recommended steps and strategies are based on the thousands of successful business recoveries following weather disasters, including those related to flooding, tornadoes and severe storms.
Disaster Shield Power Point Current 9 7 11timothyford
The document describes the services of SunGlo Services, a company that has been providing emergency response and property restoration since 1981. It outlines their 24/7 emergency response capabilities for issues like fire, water, and wind damage. The company is IICRC certified and has over 50 certified employees with over 200 total certifications. The document promotes SunGlo's Disaster Shield Pre-Emergency Plan program, which includes an initial planning meeting, education and training, and an annual review to minimize property losses and reduce response times during disasters. Key benefits highlighted are customized planning, certified professionals and equipment on-site, and a 10% discount on emergency services.
OSHA A Strategic Partner for Residential & Commercial PA's | UDR | TAPIAEmily Sweillam
The document summarizes an OSHA conference for residential and commercial property adjusters. It provides an agenda that includes introductions from experts in construction, safety, mitigation, and law. The experts will discuss key OSHA requirements and safety topics like fall protection, electrocution prevention, and the most cited OSHA violations. They will also provide case studies on large loss claims and review tools and resources to help adjusters work safely and efficiently while remaining compliant with OSHA regulations.
Hurricane season is upon us. For my hotelier friends, here is a wind prep checklist created by our hospitality team that might be beneficial pre/during/post storm.
Enjoy!
This document provides information to help homeowners repair their roof after hail damage, including selecting a reputable roofing contractor, assessing damage, filing an insurance claim, and making safe repairs. Homeowners should hire a licensed contractor with proper qualifications who will inspect the roof and create a written proposal. The homeowner should also file an insurance claim immediately and request reinspections if there are discrepancies between insurance and contractor assessments. Making repairs helps protect the home from further weather damage.
This document provides information about hurricane insurance. It begins with definitions of hurricanes and categories of hurricane strength. It then discusses mitigation strategies to reduce hurricane damage, including protecting homes from wind and flood. The document reviews insurance coverage for hurricanes, including that flood insurance is separate. It provides tips for determining adequate insurance coverage and filing a claim after hurricane damage. Key details covered include insurance policy types, coverage options, and deductibles. Examples of destructive past hurricanes are also given.
Refrigeration natural disaster planning and recoveryMatthew Darby
What to think about when developing Business Continuity and Disaster Planning for you business for your commercial refrigeration systems. Includes what to do before a natural disaster, during and after a natural disaster to prepare commercial refrigeration systems to come through.
This document provides information and tips for hurricane preparedness and safety. It discusses common reasons people do not prepare for hurricanes, including apathy, lack of information, or fatalism. Statistics are presented on coastal populations and hurricane dangers like flooding, wind damage, and evacuations. The document outlines the differences between hurricane watches and warnings and recommended safety actions during each. Detailed lists are given for assembling emergency kits and supplies as well as evacuation checklists. Lastly, contact information is provided for the insurance company handling hurricane claims and responses.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) provides flood insurance to homeowners and businesses. It was created by Congress in 1968 and is administered by FEMA. In Rhode Island, 39 communities and 1 tribal nation participate in the NFIP. The program requires flood maps to determine risk and regulate construction in floodplains. Flood insurance rates are determined based on a property's flood risk designation on these maps.
Dan Tetzlaff from Hub International Insurance share his expert opinion and speaks on the most common pitfalls when insuring your property and a robust program on how to avoid them.
The document provides resources and guidance for businesses to prepare for hurricanes and other natural disasters. It includes safety tips on developing emergency plans and checklists for assembling disaster supply kits. Sections cover preparing a business contingency plan and addressing specific hazards from tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and more. The goal is to help businesses be ready by planning ahead for potential emergency situations.
This document outlines Zurich Risk Engineering Services Corporation's Winter Hazard Control Program. The program aims to help organizations understand winter hazards, implement an effective control program, and prepare structures, parking areas, employees, and vehicles. Key aspects of the program include inspecting roofs and building exteriors, maintaining heat in buildings, removing snow and ice, training employees on safety during winter weather, controlling slip and fall risks, and ensuring contractor and vehicle safety. The overall goal is to minimize costs and impacts of winter weather on business operations.
This document provides guidelines for construction companies to minimize risks from underground service strikes. It discusses the human and financial costs of strikes, which can be substantial. Key steps are outlined to manage risk, including ensuring staff competence, using locating devices to identify buried services, maintaining emergency procedures, and taking immediate action if a strike occurs. Maintaining proper documentation of underground plans, pre-work checks, and incident details is important for insurers to assess liability for damage claims from service providers.
ServiceMaster provides cleaning and disaster restoration services through over 5,500 locations. It has been in business for over 50 years. Within ServiceMaster is a network of Quality Restoration Vendors (QRV) franchises committed to superior disaster mitigation. The 800RESPOND and 866RECOVER programs provide 24/7 emergency response from local QRV franchises within 2-4 hours for residential and commercial customers through participating insurance carriers. ServiceMaster has extensive experience responding to large scale disasters such as floods in Cedar Rapids and the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.
Fitzgerald Architecture Studio provides architectural services for residential and commercial projects in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, with a focus on rehabilitation projects, commercial spaces, and integrating new technologies. Fitzgerald Disaster Restoration Services helps restore buildings damaged by disasters like fires and collisions. They can restore buildings 30-60 days faster than competitors. Their insurance claim process takes 57-70 days compared to the industry standard of 120-150 days, saving time and costs for insurance companies and policyholders.
Construction projects in cultural heritage institutions can be challenging for their collections. This 5 part presentation offers some suggestions for a successful build.
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How to Prepare your Home & Community for a Hurricane
1. WHEN A HURRICANE HITS,
WILL YOUR COMMUNITY
BE PREPARED?
You can’t predict what will happen
during hurricane season, but you can
control its impact on your community.
3. THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
Hurricanes are serious business. When you manage a property, it’s your
responsibility to make sure everyone who lives and works there is fully prepared.
Make A Plan
• Create a hurricane preparedness plan
• Share your plan with board members,
employees and residents
• Train your staff
• Advise residents on how to secure
their private property
• Instruct vendors to secure equipment
4. THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
Think Digitally
• Back up your community’s records
and files using a remote server
• Store records and files on an offsite
hard drive
• Store hard drives and important
documents in a fireproof, waterproof safe
• Confirm that you can pay emergency expenses electronically in case
signatories are displaced after the storm
• Videotape your community, all your assets, equipment, artwork and
furnishings. Make sure it’s time- and date-stamped
6. THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
Review Your Contracts
• What can you expect from your landscaping,
security and construction vendors?
• Check your insurance policies to make sure
they’re active
• Know your limits, exclusions and deductibles
7. THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
Train Your Staff
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities
• Cross-train team members
• Role play pre- and post-storm procedures
8. THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
Make Sure You’re Covered
• Secure an additional line of credit
to cover extra costs due to
storm damages
• Engage with a reputable
insurance adjustor
• Beware of fly-by-night operations that
prey on desperate clients after storms
9. THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW
Check and double-check
• Test generators and fuel supply
• Trim your trees
• Remove debris
11. AS THE STORM APPROACHES
Prepare Your Facilities
• Remove landscaping debris
• Secure all building materials and equipment properly
• Empty dumpsters
• Double-check generators
• Store or secure outdoor furniture
• Prepare your pool and spa
• Shut down HVAC systems and elevators for the duration
12. AS THE STORM APPROACHES
Tell Your Residents
• Storm-ready your residence
• Save receipts for expenses incurred
for insurance purposes
• Management will enter your premises if units
need to be drained or dried
Provide people with special needs the
Municipal Vulnerable Persons registry.
13. AS THE STORM APPROACHES
Communicate!
• Pre-storm plans
• Storm procedures
• Disaster relief information
• Shelter locations and hours
• Evacuation routes
• Emergency response numbers
• Information on shut downs of major building systems
14. Remind Your Staff
• Provide a list of supervisors’ phone numbers
• Estimate when they should report back to work after the storm
• Worker IDs will be needed to get past checkpoints following a storm
Helping residents secure their units
Make sure waivers of liability are in place.
AS THE STORM APPROACHES
16. AFTER THE STORM
Act Quickly
• Ensure it’s safe to re-enter your property
• Place tarps over open roofs, broken windows and open doors
• Remove debris
• Take steps to secure the community from vandals and looters
• Designate a person who helps residents share information
• Assign a liaison to coordinate with emergency service providers
• Provide post-storm questionnaires for residents to document
damage to their units or common areas
17. AFTER THE STORM
Prep For Rebuilding
• Determine construction needs and associated costs
• Do not accept any offers for money in exchange for releases or
insurance settlements
• Suspend services you won’t need for a while, like lawn or pool
maintenance
• Complete your proof of loss forms with your insurance company
• Meet with licensed professionals for rebuilding
19. Weather any storm with the support of North
America’s leading property management company,
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