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04/05/2024

Today’s earthquake in New Jersey is a reminder that even buildings on the East Coast need to prepare for seismic activity. Earthquakes happen where they’re not expected. And regions considered a low seismic risk can be especially vulnerable because so few in these areas understand how to respond appropriately (including, apparently, leading public officials in New York City, who after this morning’s tremblor advised residents to drop the floor and cover their heads or stand in a doorway, neither of which would be considered a best practice, let alone prudent.)

While the seismic risk in North America declines significantly as you move away from the West Coast, earthquakes have a way of striking where they’re not expected. Buildings in Miami recently shook from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake between Cuba and Jamaica. Virginia was not considered earthquake cou...

11/30/2021

Electrical vehicle fires present significant new risks for buildings with attached garages. Few facilities are prepared for the unique challenges they will confront.
https://akpreparedness.com/ev-fires-in-garages/

As the shift toward more all-electric and hybrid vehicles accelerates, office buildings with parking garages face a growing and little-understood threat from electric vehicle car fires. EV fires pose far more serious threats and challenges than regular gas vehicle fires. They burn much hotter for fa...

11/17/2021

AK is hiring in Seattle. Looking for an experienced, Senior Admin Assistant to support senior leadership and a Video Producer. Know anyone that might be interested?
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10/11/2021

In light of , there is no better time to get re-acquainted with the alarm system in your building. Audible alerts like alarms or announcements and flashing lights are common in many fire alarm systems. Stay safe by contacting your property management or floor warden for more information on the alarm system in your building.

10/04/2021

With the Great Shake Out approaching, you may find this helpful to understanding the earthquake magnitude scale: https://akpreparedness.com/understanding-the-earthquake-magnitude-scale/

Understanding the earthquake magnitude scale can be a challenge. Exponential scales are not something we encounter often in daily life. The difference between a magnitude 6.0 and a magnitude 7.0 earthquake may not seem like much, but it represents a 33-fold increase in destructive power; and an 8.0....

09/20/2021

For , we want to share the common mistakes and pitfalls we see in preparedness and life safety programs. From only adhering to fire code to relying on outdated plans, see how you measure up here:

For National Preparedness Month, we want to share the common mistakes and pitfalls we see in preparedness and life safety programs. Having worked with thousands of properties, corporations, and government agencies over the past 40 years, we’ve seen our share of strengths and weaknesses. The Six Mo...

09/08/2021

This is an excellent time to review and jump start your emergency preparedness and life safety programs. Not sure where to start? Refer to this checklist for reminders on the most important topics to revisit, such as your floor warden program, system tests, and more https://akpreparedness.com/national-preparedness-month-checklist/.

National Preparedness Month Week 1: Life Safety Checklist   Because most workplaces have been largely empty for the past 18 months and life safety programs were put on hold, this year’s National Preparedness Month is more important than ever. With buildings beginning to reoccupy this fall, now is...

08/24/2021

Property and facility managers, as you head into budgeting season it's important to prioritize planning for the unexpected. Keep your residents safe with the variety of emergency preparedness solutions we offer: https://akpreparedness.com/planning-training/

08/12/2021

The convergence of two recent trends – more intense heat waves and more frequent power failures – could make the next large-scale disaster in the United States a power failure during a heat wave, a disaster that could cause thousands of deaths:

The convergence of two recent trends – more intense heat waves and more frequent power failures – could make the next large-scale disaster in the United States a power failure during a heat wave, a disaster that could cause thousands of deaths. Extreme heat is already the deadliest form of extre...

08/11/2021

Don't wait until a disaster occurs to factor emergency preparedness into your budgets. Develop a plan and stay ready with AK Preparedness's variety of life safety solutions: https://akpreparedness.com/planning-training/

07/08/2021

With the increased focus on emergency preparedness at residential properties, it's a good time to revisit your evacuation plan. AK Preparedness has you covered with a variety of emergency response solutions.

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