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The Tragic Aftermath of the Oakland Warehouse Fire
There are so many things wrong with this horrible situation that we’re not sure where to start. No. That’s not true. Let’s start with the fact that 36 people are dead or missing after this horrible fire in Oakland, and our hearts ached for their families. Then, for the sake of clarity, let’s audibly set…
Holiday Fire Safety Tips to Keep Property Owners, Tenants Safe
‘Tis the season for lighting candles, tree trimming, and getting into the holiday spirit as Chanukah and Christmas draw near. But with all the “fa-la-la-la-la” also come holiday fire safety hazards that property owners and tenants need to keep in mind. Here are some stats to consider from the National Fire Protection Agency:
Fire Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! If you didn’t know, cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries. Help increase awareness about preventing home fires this holiday season with these fire safety tips for Thanksgiving from FEMA. According to FEMA, nearly 108,000 multi-family residential building fires are reported to U.S. fire departments…
Winter Weather Preparedness: Don’t Leave Your Business Out in the Cold
Old Man Winter is unpredictable and blows in a number of challenges that need to be addressed ahead of time in order for a business to effectively mitigate and minimize risk – from property damage to employee illness or injury, and even business closures. Following is some practical information to help protect your business and…
Active Shooter in the Workplace
Think back to your growing-up days. Do you remember the three-step mantra taught by the firefighters during fire safety presentations? Can you recite the instruction that everyone was to follow if they happened to be involved in a fire? Stop, Drop, and Roll. It became ingrained in many of our minds and retained into adulthood….
You’ll Probably Want to Skip Wearing the Clown Costume This Halloween
No one has died or been seriously injured – but a bit of Clown Hysteria 2016 is sweeping the nation. When readying the house for trick-or-treaters, ensuring a safe Halloween on your property is key, clown crisis be damned. But you may want to pass on the clown face paint and rubber nose this year….
Help Tenants with Fire Prevention and Safety Tips
According to FEMA, nearly 108,000 multi-family residential building fires are reported to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated 410 deaths, 4,125 injuries, and $1.3 billion in property loss (this doesn’t include indirect damage such as business interruption). What’s more, multi-family residential building fires account for 29% of all residential building fires. Multi-family…
Hotel Security Cameras: Now You See Me
Caught on Tape! (Or not) Now, Kim Kardashian West may not be renting one of your suites next month or booking a room at your hotel anytime soon, but her recent robbery is an example of lax security measures that resulted in a successful crime. This reality star diva was robbed at gunpoint, tied up,…
Travel Insurance 101
Hurricane season is in full force and many travelers are having to cancel their vacation plans. If you think hotels will refund due to bad weather, you may be in for a surprise. Depending on your hotels cancellation policy you can still be charged. If you are cautious and purchased travel insurance, you also need…
The Very Real Costs of Sexual Harassment
It’s not something that only happens in other industries. If you’re reading this blog, it’s likely prevalent in yours. Mild or severe, sexual harassment in the workplace happens, and companies are paying the price. In 2015, $46 million was paid to victims in the nearly 7,000 lawsuits that were filed, according to the EEOC.