Hurricane Season Wrap-Up: What Every Commercial Property Should Inspect in November

As Florida’s hurricane season comes to an end, here’s what every commercial property manager should inspect for the safety and security of your building:

Structural Integrity

The first thing you’ll need to check is the structural safety of the building. Following hurricane season, it’s important to make sure that your roofs are in good condition, especially if they’re older. Check your windows for any vulnerabilities as well as any flood-prone areas.

Emergency Plans & Backup Systems

Be sure to review and update your emergency plans with what worked and what didn’t over the hurricane season. This includes evacuation procedures, shelter locations, and emergency contact lists.

Additionally, this is the time to re-inspect any backup systems that may have been damaged during a storm. Test your backup generators, fuel reserves, and battery-powered radios.

Insurance

Finally, review your current insurance policies to make sure that they cover the essentials: wind damage, flooding, and business disruption.

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