When an incident disrupts a facility, teams have to address two questions at once: How do we respond right now, and how do we keep the business running? An emergency response plan guides the immediate response, while a business continuity plan explains how essential operations will continue or resume. For facility teams, the two plans work best when they are connected by a clear process for recovering the … [Read more...]
Emergency Response Plan vs. Business Continuity Plan: What Facility Teams Actually Need
California El Niño State of Emergency 2026: How to Prepare Your Property | BMS CAT
California El Niño State of Emergency 2026: How to Prepare Your Property Quick Answer On September 21, 2026, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency ahead of what forecasters expect to be a historic El Niño season, with a greater than 90% chance of a very strong event and a 75% chance it becomes the strongest on record. The declaration mobilizes state resources like flood-fighting supplies, … [Read more...]
Hurricane Preparedness for Facility Teams | BMS CAT
Fort Worth, Texas — August 05, 2026 How Facility Teams Can Prepare Before the Next Hurricane Hurricanes do not just test buildings. They also test the plans, people and processes responsible for protecting them. For facility teams, effective hurricane preparedness begins well before a storm forms or appears in the forecast. Waiting until watches and warnings are issued can leave teams with limited time to … [Read more...]
Hurricane Communication: The Importance of Staying Informed and Connected
From 1990 to 2018, 9,426 recorded natural disasters affected over 5.89 billion people, killing an additional 1.65 million.[1] When facing inclement weather, the necessity of staying informed and connected comes to the forefront. To stay safe during a hurricane people should be able to quickly and consistently answer these questions: How to stay safe during a hurricane? Where do you go during a hurricane? … [Read more...]
Planning Nutritious Non-Perishable Meals for Hurricanes
As part of essential hurricane preparation, nutritious non-perishable meal planning for hurricanes is a necessity. This guide provides valuable insight into the best hurricane foods to stock in your pantry during hurricane season, giving you a comprehensive hurricane food checklist to prepare healthy, balanced meals during hurricane emergencies when fresh ingredients are scarce. The Importance of Nutritious … [Read more...]
Designing a Hurricane-Proof Home: Essential Construction Considerations For Maximum Protection
With years of experience in natural disaster recovery and mitigation, BMS CAT has helped thousands of homeowners recover from the devastation hurricanes bring. Our experience has shown that homes built with hurricane-proof construction sustained significantly less damage than traditional construction. So, how can you hurricane-proof your home? While completely hurricane-proofing a home is not possible, you can … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Snow Load: How to Prevent Roof Collapses in Winter
The Dangers of Snow Load: How to Prevent Roof Collapses in Winter Everything looks different when it is covered in snow – it is almost magical. As snowflakes fall, you might be thinking about building the perfect snowman, but as a homeowner or property owner you should also be aware of the risks heavy snowfall poses to roof structures during winter. The immediate threat of snow load is to the roof itself – … [Read more...]
Commercial Snow Removal: Costs, Benefits, and Importance
The Importance of Snow Removal for Commercial Businesses: Snow, ice and winter weather can create several challenges for commercial property owners and managers. If your business is in an area known for heavy snowfall and winter storms, then this is especially true. By being proactive and understanding the importance of snow removal for your commercial business and property – you might be able to prevent some … [Read more...]
Holiday Fire Safety and Prevention
Fire Safety During the Holidays: Preventing and Handling Fire Damage The holidays are a time that we look forward to celebrating with family and friends. When you think of the holiday season, you probably think about eating good food, having lots of laughs and spending time with the ones you love. One thing that probably doesn’t come to the top of your mind is holiday fire safety. Fire safety should be something … [Read more...]
Preventing Damage From Frozen Pipes
How To Prevent Pipes From Freezing & Causing Damage When the temperatures cool down and the winter season is upon us, frozen pipes can equate to big trouble for homeowners and business owners. Pipes can freeze and burst, swell, and crack, leaving owners with costly flood or water damage. Any pipe exposed to temperatures below 20°F for several hours runs the risk of freezing. When temperatures drop below … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Home From Winter Storms
Winter storms can cause damage to your residential property, especially if you don’t take the time to safeguard your home for winter weather. Winter storms caused nearly $6 billion in insured losses in 2022, the second-highest year on record for winter storm insured losses in the last ten years, according to Aon. Familiarizing yourself with some of the most common causes of winter storm damage can help protect … [Read more...]
How Restoration Professionals Protect Against Blood Borne Pathogens
How the Restoration Professionals Can Protect Against Blood Borne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) are microorganisms in human blood that can cause life-threatening diseases and pose a severe risk to the health and safety of those that encounter this blood or other fluids. In addition to blood, other examples of BBP fluids include semen, vaginal secretions, and saliva. Blood and these types of fluid have the … [Read more...]