Reduce risk by preparing for severe weather incidents Security Staff January 15, 2024 Businesses face mounting costs from severe weather, with thunderstorms a major culprit. Security leaders must prioritize employee safety and preparedness through emergency kits and robust plans.Read More
Prepare for seasonal weather emergencies and reduce risk Shannon Copeland August 11, 2023 Safety procedures and emergency response plans can seem daunting, so security leaders should assign employees to incident management teams. Read More
Don’t let the weather take down security and life safety systems Cheryl Derenthal June 23, 2023 While businesses recognize the risks of severe weather, the importance of surge protection for security and life safety systems cannot be overstated.Read More
White House makes summer storm plans Security Staff June 1, 2023 The President discussed ongoing national efforts to prepare for extreme weather events and plans to improve storm response and resilience. Read More
Canada provides emergency response recommendations Security Staff May 8, 2023 While emergency kits are often recommended for households, security leaders should prepare emergency supplies for employees working extended shifts.Read More
FEMA releases severe weather safety practices Security Staff April 6, 2023 In response to recent severe weather risks, FEMA has released safety guidelines for emergency preparation including thunderstorms and tornados.Read More
Risk mitigation tactics for top three business threats Sara Pratley March 10, 2023 Security and risk management leaders face a rapidly expanding threat landscape, requiring them to improve risk mitigation and emergency response.Read More
Laundromat uses cloud-based surveillance to combat weather challenges Security Staff March 1, 2023 To combat challenges caused by severe weather, an Iowa laundromat is converting to a cloud-based video surveillance system for remote surveillance.Read More
Natural disasters lead to $260 billion in economic losses in 2022 Security Staff January 13, 2023 Severe weather and natural disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires & floods, caused $260 billion in economic losses in 2022, according to Swiss Re.Read More
FEMA distributes over $150M in aid to Hurricane Ian survivors Security Staff October 10, 2022 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided over $150 million in aid to Hurricane Ian survivors in Florida.Read More