Category: Disaster Preparedness


  • Common Causes of Hotel Injuries

    When assessing the risks and hazards in your resort there are some key areas in which to consider for the safety of employees and guests. Swimming pools – We all know the dangers of swimming pools. When the perimeter area is too smooth, a guest or employee can easily fall. Because the surface is often partially […]

    March 29, 2016

  • Plan for a Flood

    Floods are the #1 natural disaster in the United States and even areas outside of those typically subject to flooding can be vulnerable. According to the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program), people outside of the mapped high-risk flood areas file over 20-percent of all National Flood Insurance Program flood insurance claims and receive one-third of […]

    March 23, 2016

  • Seek Shelter or Stay in Place

    With the winter months upon us and the inevitability of El Nino, businesses across the nation should have their Emergency Response Plans in place. One important component of a company’s plan will be the decision to “Seek Shelter” or “Stay in Place”. Here is a check-list of things to consider: What is the type of […]

    January 13, 2016

  • Weather the Winter-Business Survival Tips

    It’s already December and we have begun to see winter weather conditions in various parts of the country. With the ensuing El Nino pattern threatening throughout the winter season, it is not too early to start thinking of winterizing your business. Below are some survival tips to help limit your exposure and mitigate the losses […]

    December 8, 2015

  • Before the contractors get there

    There are many variables to consider when a disaster strikes your place of business . Your first thought is for the safety of all concerned. Disasters can knock you down for a bit, but how quickly can you recover and at what cost? There are steps that can be taken before and in the midst […]

    November 3, 2015

  • Slip & Fall Prevention Planning

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Injury Facts 2014, falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. In your business it is imperative to maintain safe conditions for employees and customers alike. The Armstrong Company Insurance Consultants recommends developing a slip and fall prevention program to help keep […]

    October 20, 2015

  • The Importance of being prepared for a Data Breach

    With data breaches making healines every other day, it is important now more than ever to be prepared for the event of a Data Breach. According to Research Reports done by Ponemon Institute on Data Breach Preparedness they found that while a few companies are making valuable changes many companies are deficient in governance and […]

    October 5, 2015

  • Hurricane Season 2015 – What’s happening?

    So far the 2015 Hurricane Season has brought 6 named systems in the Atlantic Basin Region and 13 named systems in the Eastern Pacific Region. We are currently experiencing three systems in these two regions; two of systems are located in the Pacific region, Hurricane JIMENA a CAT 4 and IGNACIO a CAT 2  as registered on the Saffir-Simpson […]

    August 31, 2015

  • Knowing the Wildfire Potential in your area

    With the 2015 fire season underway and the extreme drought that continues to plague California and other areas, it is a good idea to ensure you are prepared for this type of disaster. Being prepared includes knowing your risks, having a Disaster Plan in place, mitigate against potential losses, and continue monitoring potential for your […]

    July 14, 2015

  • El Nino Advisory 2015

    El Nino Advisory 2015 The National Weather Service has currently listed on the ENSO Alert System Status: El Niño Advisory Synopsis: There is an approximately 90% chance that El Niño will continue through Northern Hemisphere summer 2015, and a greater than 80% chance it will last through 2015.  Definitions of the ENSO ALERT SYSTEM. El […]

    June 9, 2015