In the spring, one of the biggest threats to commercial properties is water damage. Snow transforms to rain, the frozen ground thaws, while excess water and condensation can collect around the foundation of your property. The risk of heavy rainfall during the season adds to the amount of water accumulation that can threaten your property….
Winter Preparedness Checklist for Homes Avoiding Outdoor Damage to your Home ☐ Clear the snow ☐ Prevent icy walkways and frozen door handles ☐ Conduct roof inspection ☐ Redirect melting snow ☐ Pipes & plumbing insulation ☐ Shut off exterior water access ☐ Downspouts ☐ Window wells ☐ Store gardening tools ☐ Patio furniture &…
Winter weather is often volatile, which means it can cause disturbances of all kinds to your business operations, at any time. Being well prepared for the inclement winter weather goes a long way towards maintaining safe and efficient operations and minimizing potential damage. Developing an emergency preparedness plan is an important step to help you…
About The Wildfire Guide With severe North American wildfires taking place in recent years, damage prevention and safety should be a top priority for business owners in wildfire-prone regions. Your ability to move quickly after a wildfire can have a potentially large impact on recovery time and overall costs—and preparation can start even before the…
The Rising Dangers of Wildfires Recent events in regions across Canada have highlighted how wildfires are impacting our communities. The data shows we are experiencing more wildfires and they continue to intensify in size and heat. Together these increases also threatens our ability to contain the wildfires as effectively. Many factors affect wildfire behaviour and…
What is an ice storm? What happens during an ice storm? An ice storm is a winter weather event caused by significant accumulations of freezing rain on exposed surfaces – buildings, houses, cars, trees, roadways, etc. Freezing rain occurs when precipitation falling as snow encounters a layer of warm air, melts, then continues falling as…
Getting to “Prepared” in 7 Days If you don’t already have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and/or Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) in place, the first thing you want to do is grab a template to document the various preparation steps. This way you will have the key details you need in one place which can…
When readying your business for disaster recovery, consider these steps recommended by the American Red Cross and other assistance groups: Provide your business with efficient, reliable document backup and storage Store copies of important documents such as insurance policies, business licenses, and property deeds in an off-site location such as a bank or other secure…
A small chimney or kitchen fire can be frightening. The sight of flames can invoke panic, and if you don’t act quickly, flames may engulf your entire house. Having a fire extinguisher on hand can keep the fire at bay and smother flames. But even if you’re able to preserve 95% of your house, the…
1. Don’t panic and remain calm This will help you think clearly and critically. According to Dr. Robert Chandler’s 3-Dimensional Model © of Effective Leaders, three core traits can be found in the most effective crisis leaders: Strong communication skills – leaders should provide and solicit key information, engage in two-way communication, and interact as…
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