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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...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 29, 2026 – Marking the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire, First Onsite Property Restoration is sharing new insights into how Canadians are thinking about wildfire risk today. Recent survey data shows growing concern about wildfires and smoke nationwide, underscoring the need for improved preparedness as communities continue to expand into...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, APRIL 23 – First Onsite Property Restoration, one of Canada’s leading property restoration providers, today announced the relocation of its St-Agathe-des-Monts branch to a new facility in Mirabel, Quebec. Operations at the new location began in March 2026 with a full team in place and an expanded inventory of equipment. Strategically located near Highways...

When a hurricane passes, the impulse is to get back to your property as quickly as possible. That instinct is understandable, but acting without the right information can put people at risk and make the damage worse. The steps you take in the first 48 hours matter more than almost anything that comes after. This...

On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall near Sanibel Island as a Category 4 storm. What followed was one of the most destructive weather events in Florida history. For Hurricane House, a two-building, 15-unit multifamily property on Sanibel Island, the storm caused massive structural damage: roof failure, flooded units, a destroyed pool area, damaged...

First Onsite’s Weather and Property Survey highlights Canada’s regional weather and property worries MISSISSAUGA, ON, MARCH 11, 2026 – Despite a winter marked by record extremes—from historic snowstorms and deep freezes to unseasonably mild stretches—Canadians’ overall disaster concerns have modestly declined. According to First Onsite Property Restoration’s annual Weather and Property survey, concerns surrounding severe weather...

Strategic Commercial Restoration in a Remote National Park Setting A Case Study In Rapid Commercial Recovery  In 2024, Jasper, Alberta experienced one of the most destructive wildfires in its recent history. The fire burned through more than 32,000 hectares and left extensive smoke damage across hotels, lodges, and other tourism-dependent commercial properties. Prolonged power outages further worsened...