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Building Safety Month: Strengthening Structures, Empowering Communities

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These are the building officials, building inspectors, plans examiners, permit technicians, and fire marshals who, working with the builder, designer, and occupants, help ensure that buildings are constructed and maintained to be safe. Hurricane Preparedness NOAA The theme for Week 4 is Advocate for Your Community.

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Industry Focus: Data Centers – To Serve And Protect

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And though the community has many obvious assets, including its transportation network, fast track permitting and high growth rate, it provides something extra valuable for those in the data business. Nominal Natural Disasters: The Chicago area experiences virtually no wide-area natural disasters other than the occasional snowstorm.

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New 2024 Hurricane Protection Florida Laws

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The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is one such program that helps fund projects designed to reduce the risk of future disasters. Create a Hurricane Preparedness Plan Even with the best hurricane protection systems in place, it’s important to have a hurricane preparedness plan for your family.

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Emergency Response Plans: Is Your Construction Site Ready?

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In this guide to emergency response preparedness, well tell you why these plans are crucial for ensuring safety on your construction site and how you can make sure that your worksite is prepared. Construction companies need to be proactive to avert disasters and reduce injuries. Lets get started.