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Inside Out: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Natural Disasters  

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Holly Schaubert As the world faces increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters, ensuring the nation’s infrastructure is built to last has never been more important. Natural disasters often occur concurrently or in rapid succession, making a multi-hazard approach essential. Approximately 1.5

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Building Safety Month: Strengthening Structures, Empowering Communities

Strong Tie

The messages focus on fire safety, building safety, and sustainability at home. Though they tend to work “behind the scenes,” these folks are an important resource for the other members of the building team. Ways to protect your home and community from disasters form the focus of Week 3.

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10 Tips that Help Disaster-Proof Your Business

CCR Magazine

In an increasingly uncertain world, businesses must prioritize disaster preparedness to protect their assets, employees, and operational continuity. Disasters can be natural, like hurricanes and earthquakes, or human-induced, including cyber-attacks and other technological crises.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Leveraging Technology for Climate Preparedness Technology plays a pivotal role in helping commercial properties adapt to climate change. A commercial property insurance broker can help identify vulnerabilities and secure the right coverage.

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How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness

BDC Network

How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness 0 qpurcell Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:31 Resiliency Gail Napell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, shares five tips and examples of inclusive design across a variety of building sectors. Design for Access Design so all people can access, exit, and use a space independently.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Hurricane Season: A Guide

CCR Magazine

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, pose significant financial risks to businesses, including property damage, lost inventory and prolonged closures that can threaten their survival. Studies have found that a quarter of small businesses do not recover after closing due to these events, highlighting the crucial importance of preparedness.

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Strengthening Homes: Fortified Roof Grant Program in New Orleans

CCR Magazine

A Fortified Roof is not a usual roof that can easily be availed; it is actually developed to sustain severe climatic conditions. The grants are normally offered by state, insurance, or federal disaster recourses designed to enhance preparedness for incidences of disaster in the affected regions.