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When a storm brings flooding to a commercial property, the visible damage is only part of the problem. Water can continue moving through a building long after it first enters, putting materials, spaces, and operations at risk well after the storm itself has passed. The first 72 hours matter most, because moisture can migrate into...

When a weather catastrophe affects an entire region, whether a wildfire or a hurricane, the damage rarely stops at the building envelope. Disruptions to power, utilities, transportation, communication, and other critical infrastructure can complicate recovery and extend operational impacts well beyond the affected structure itself. A loss of that scale requires something more than resources....

Severe weather no longer waits for a season. What used to be a few months of heightened risk has become a year-round reality for commercial industrial, and government properties across North America. That shift matters because it changes the question facility managers, property managers and owners should be asking. It’s no longer “are we ready...

Take practical steps to reduce the risk of property damage. Autumn’s changing weather can expose vulnerabilities in your home or commercial property, increasing the risk of water intrusion, moisture damage, and costly repairs. How Autumn Weather Can Impact Your Property Heavy rain can overwhelm drainage systems, while leaves and debris can block gutters and downspouts....

First Onsite Property Restoration, one of Canada’s leading property restoration providers, announces the relocation of its Calgary branch to a new facility with improved warehouse efficiency and a more centralized location designed to better support operations throughout the Prairies. The new location gives First Onsite improved access to major transportation routes throughout Calgary, helping enhance...

First Onsite Property Restoration, one of Canada’s leading property restoration providers, is strengthening its specialty insurance leadership in British Columbia as part of its continued growth across the province. This investment enhances the company’s ability to support insurers, adjusters, property managers, and strata councils across B.C.’s evolving multi-residential and claims environment. As part of this...

As emerging infectious disease threats continue to evolve, organizations must remain adaptable and proactive rather than reactive. Regardless of whether the concern involves viral pathogens, bacterial contamination, fungal growth, or future emerging microbial risks not yet widely recognized, maintaining strong facility hygiene and preventive maintenance programs remains one of the most effective strategies for reducing...

Summer storms can develop quickly and leave homeowners dealing with flooding, roof leaks, fallen trees, broken windows, and costly repairs. Across Canada, severe summer weather events — including thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, lightning, and heavy rain — are becoming more frequent and more intense. While severe weather cannot be prevented, homeowners can take steps to reduce...

What happens in the first hours after a multifamily fire First Onsite’s Denver team got the call at 8:00 p.m. The fire was still burning. Crews arrived on site and waited, staged and ready, until nearly midnight, when the fire department cleared the building as safe to enter. The first task: a full board-up with...

Canadians prioritize pets, phones, and cash when evacuating disasters: First Onsite survey MISSISSAUGA, ON – May 5, 2026 – As wildfires, floods, and extreme storms intensify across Canada, a new survey from First Onsite Property Restoration finds that most people are not ready for them. Just over one in four Canadians (28 per cent) have...