How to Prepare Your Commercial Building for Hurricane Season
Quick Summary 67% of commercial property management firms have no documented emergency preparedness plan — and those without one experience 3.4x higher losses per incident Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30 with peak activity mid-August through mid-October — preparation starts now, not when a watch is issued The six preparation priorities: building hardening, […]
Commercial Hurricane Damage Restoration: Before, During, and After the Storm
Quick Summary Tropical cyclones have caused over $1.5 trillion in U.S. damages since 1980, averaging $23 billion per event per NOAA data Hurricane Helene cost $78.7 billion and Milton cost $34.3 billion in 2024 alone – and claim denial rates after both storms exceeded 39% Commercial hurricane damage is not just wind – it includes […]
Commercial Building Fire Prevention: The Checklist That Could Save Your Property
Quick Summary According to USFA/FEMA, nonresidential building fires caused 110,000 incidents, 130 deaths, and over $3.16 billion in losses in 2023 alone Fires in commercial buildings have increased 19% over the past decade and fire deaths are up 70% per the same USFA data Electrical malfunction and cooking equipment are the two leading causes of […]
Commercial Smoke Damage Cleaning: The Process, the Risks, and When to Call a Pro
Quick Summary Smoke damage keeps spreading and corroding surfaces after the fire is out — speed is everything There are 4 types of residue (dry, wet, protein, fuel oil) and each requires a different cleaning method Professional cleaning covers assessment, containment, HVAC, surface cleaning, odor elimination, and air quality testing Do not wipe soot yourself […]
Commercial Fire Damage Restoration: What Property Managers Need to Know
Quick Summary Commercial fire restoration covers everything from emergency board-up through final reconstruction, handled by 360 as a single turnkey solution Smoke travels far beyond the burn area and gets into HVAC systems, drywall, and insulation in areas that never saw a flame Mold can begin within 24 to 48 hours of firefighting water entering […]