Tag: disaster preparedness

Roadbuilding
May 8-15: Disaster Safety and Mitigation Week of Building Safety Month
The recent outbreaks of deadly tornadoes across Southern and Midwest states are a reminder of the potential for natural disasters to cause property damage and take lives. They also serve as a reminder to take precautions that can lessen the impact. Throughout the month of May — Building Safety Month — International Code Council Members […]
May 9, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
May 8-15: Disaster Safety and Mitigation Week of Building Safety Month
The recent outbreaks of deadly tornadoes across Southern and Midwest states are a reminder of the potential for natural disasters to cause property damage and take lives. They also serve as a reminder to take precautions that can lessen the impact. Throughout the month of May — Building Safety Month — International Code Council Members are providing opportunities for the public and builders to learn about building safety by sharing ideas that make homes and buildings safer and energy efficient. The second week of Building Safety Month, championed by the International Code Council Foundation, is devoted to disaster safety and mitigation.
May 9, 2011
Business
Construction after the disaster
This study compares the natural disaster response strategies of FEMA and Wal-Mart. Guess who comes out on top? If you’re a contractor, it’s a must read. After police and rescue squads, contractors are often next on the scene after a flood, fire, earthquake, hurricane or tornado.  At Equipment World some of our favorite contractor/natural disaster stories […]
January 6, 2010
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