The Critical Role of Facility Managers in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

As a facility management company, we at PSIPL understand that facility managers play an indispensable role in preparing for disasters, responding effectively when one strikes, and recovering people and buildings afterward.

Preparedness:

Facility managers must?be trained well to?take proactive steps to minimize risks and plan for potential disasters. They develop emergency response plans, conduct hazard and risk assessments, and make sure buildings have fail-safes and redundancies in place.

Emergency drills keep plans up-to-date and help occupants learn procedures?during exigencies and evacuations.?Facility managers designate and train emergency response teams at the site and within sites as well.

Response:

When a disaster hits, facility managers immediately shift into response mode. They activate emergency plans, communicate with occupants, shut down non-essential systems, and assist first responders. They document damage, protect assets and resources, and manage the immediate chaos.?

Recovery:

The recovery phase can last for months or years as buildings and operations are restored to normal. Facility managers coordinate a complex web of repairs, renovations, contracting, and sourcing of replacement materials. They optimize the recovery process, bringing in temporary services and modifying plans as needed.

At PSIPL, we take a holistic, proactive approach to disaster preparedness for our clients.

Our facility managers:

? Conduct risk and threat assessments to identify priorities??

? Develop customized emergency response plans??

??Train occupants and employees on procedures???

? Implement redundant systems and safeguards?

? Coordinate emergency drills and tabletop exercises

When disaster strikes, our experience and expertise help clients respond calmly and effectively, minimize downtime and recover fully while keeping people safe.

We believe facility managers play a critical role in modern disaster risk management. Through careful planning, preparation and leadership, facility managers can significantly reduce property damage, business interruption and human costs associated with major disasters.

At PSIPL, we strive to develop industry-leading expertise that empowers facility managers to fulfill this important role and help clients achieve resilience in the face of inevitable disasters.