Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared: A Webinar on Building Resilience for Emerging Threats in Facilities
In an increasingly unpredictable world, the importance of resilience in facilities cannot be overstated. On October 31, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET, FEA, Smart Buildings Center, and Building Potential will come together to host a webinar titled “Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared: Building Resilience and Preparing Facilities for Emerging Threats and Natural Hazards.”
Understanding the Need for Resilience
As natural disasters and emerging threats become more frequent and severe, organizations face mounting pressure to safeguard their facilities and ensure the safety of their occupants. From wildfires and hurricanes to cyber threats and pandemics, the range of potential risks is vast. A proactive approach to building resilience for emerging threats and natural hazards can make all the difference in minimizing damage, ensuring continuity, and protecting lives for facilities.
What to Expect
This informative joint webinar will delve into several key areas essential for building resilience for emerging threats and natural hazards in facilities:
1. Risk Assessments
Participants will learn how to identify and evaluate potential risks that could impact their facilities. Understanding vulnerabilities is the first step toward creating a robust resilience strategy.
2. Long-Term Planning
The webinar will emphasize the importance of developing a long-term plan that encompasses not only immediate responses to crises but also sustainable strategies for recovery and growth.
3. Practical Emergency Preparedness
Attendees will gain insights into actionable emergency preparedness planning, including establishing protocols and training staff to respond effectively in a crisis.
4. Property Resilience Assessments
The session will highlight methods for conducting property resilience assessments, allowing organizations to understand their strengths and weaknesses better.
5. Business Continuity
Maintaining essential functions during crises is critical. The webinar will cover business continuity strategies to ensure operations can continue despite unforeseen challenges.
Why Attend?
By participating in this webinar, organizations will equip themselves with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance their resilience. With expert insights and actionable strategies, attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to prepare for emerging threats and natural hazards effectively.
Meet the Speakers
We are thrilled to feature two esteemed experts in the field of facility management and resilience: Maureen Roskoski, Melanie Danuser and Rebecca Sheppard. Maureen, Vice President at FEA, is known for her extensive experience in facility engineering and her proactive approach to emergency preparedness. Having witnessed the devastating impacts of wildfires firsthand in Lahaina, Hawaii, she brings a unique perspective on the importance of resilience planning. Maureen recently led an emergency preparedness project for the Kenai Peninsula Borough, which you can read about here.
Melanie Danuser is director of education and training for Building Potential and Smart Buildings Center. Melanie is a leader in sustainable building practices and smart technology integration, is passionate about advancing facility resilience through innovative solutions. As a Senior Project Manager for Building Potential, Rebecca Sheppart supports efficient building operations and acts as a strategic lead and technical advisor on smart buildings technologies, overall building electrification and policies that support the role of higher performing buildings in the clean energy economy.
Together, Maureen, Melanie, and Rebecca will provide invaluable insights and practical strategies to help organizations fortify their defenses against emerging threats and natural hazards. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from their expertise!
Join Us!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and strengthen your facility’s resilience. Register now to secure your spot for the “Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared” webinar on October 31, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET. Together, we can build a safer, more resilient future.
Prepare today to face the challenges of tomorrow!
