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The responsibility for emergency preparedness, facility resilience and business continuity is central to the role of facility managers, who have the primary concern for the health and safety of the built environment and who serve as stewards of the built environment.

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Comprehensive Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Facilities Teams

Comprehensive Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Facilities Teams

Guide
By ARC Facilities
A comprehensive checklist to help you prepare your facilities for hurricane season. Comprehensive Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Facilities Teams Pre-Season Preparation (December […]
The Importance of CPR: Why Quick Action Saves Lives

The Importance of CPR: Why Quick Action Saves Lives

Guide
By Zoll Medical, Ian Durrant
This document explores the critical role CPR plays in increasing survival rates during cardiac emergencies. It provides detailed insights into the benefits […]
The importance of fire-rated ceiling tiles

The importance of fire-rated ceiling tiles

Blog
By Armstrong Ceilings, Tiffany J. Dodson
When a fire breaks out in a building, preventing its spread and giving occupants time to escape are the highest priorities. Here’s […]
Five Essential Tips for Protecting your Property from Southern California Wildfires

Five Essential Tips for Protecting your Property from Southern California Wildfires

Blog
By David Herrera
In a region known for its propensity for wildfires, proactive measures are essential to safeguarding your property and community. Here are five […]
EP046: Key Strategies for Water Damage Emergencies

EP046: Key Strategies for Water Damage Emergencies

Podcast
By Stephanie Skordas, Mike Redd, Michael Haws, Ready 2 Respond
Stephanie Skordas from Legend Brands discusses the critical importance of in-house emergency water response capabilities for facility managers. Joined by her colleagues […]
EP042: Mastering Cyber Safety: Insights into the Psychology of Cybercrime and Proactive Prevention Strategies

EP042: Mastering Cyber Safety: Insights into the Psychology of Cybercrime and Proactive Prevention Strategies

Podcast
By Ted Ritter, Mark T. Hofmann, Stacey Shepard
Ted Ritter is joined by Stacey Shepard, the president of Shepard Global Strategies and advisory board member for building cybersecurity, as well […]
Managing Water Damage Emergencies In-house

Managing Water Damage Emergencies In-house

Guide
By Ready 2 Respond
Everyday leaks and flooding can cause serious problems including building downtime, expensive repairs, and health risks from mold and mildew. By being […]
Be Prepared for Leaks and Flooding

Be Prepared for Leaks and Flooding

Guide
By Ready 2 Respond
FMs must often act as first responders when flooding occurs from plumbing issues, roof leaks, overflows, construction flaws and storms. Solving the […]
Adapting to Climate Change for Facility Management Professionals

Adapting to Climate Change for Facility Management Professionals

Research
By Debbie Jaslow Shatz, Sheila Sheridan, Jenny Yeung, Stanton Wong, Raefer Willis, Lauren Sparandara, ESUS, Kathy Roper, IFMA, Dean Stanberry
IFMA introduced Adapting to Climate Change for Facility Management Professionals in 2020 to provide specific tools and references for dealing with climate […]
Customer Story: Innovative MLK Jr. Community Hospital Embraces Technology for Greater Efficiency

Customer Story: Innovative MLK Jr. Community Hospital Embraces Technology for Greater Efficiency

Video/Webinar
By ARC Facilities
In this customer story, we see how the facilities team at a busy hospital in South Los Angeles is using technology to […]