Whats One Thing Every Facilities Director Should Do This Month?

For facility directors, summer is one of the most important times of the year to prepare for unexpected events. Whether it's hurricane season, severe thunderstorms, extreme heat, or an unforeseen water or fire loss, taking a proactive approach today can significantly reduce disruption when an emergency occurs. In this installment of the Industry Soundbite Series, Jamie Wagoner shares one simple but impactful recommendation: review your emergency response plan and confirm you have a trusted restoration partner in place before you need one. Emergency response planning is more than maintaining a document on a shelf. It should be reviewed regularly to ensure key contacts are current, internal procedures are up to date, and vendor relationships are established before an emergency unfolds. Waiting until disaster strikes often leads to delays in mobilizing resources, increased downtime, and added stress for facility teams. Having a restoration and reconstruction partner identified ahead of time also allows organizations to discuss response expectations, understand available services, and coordinate logistics before an event ever occurs. Those conversations can help streamline the recovery process and allow facility managers to focus on protecting occupants and maintaining business operations when every minute counts. Preparation doesn't have to be complicated. A simple review of your emergency response program each month or season can uncover gaps, strengthen communication, and ensure your organization is ready for whatever comes next Through the Industry Soundbite Series, BMS CAT shares practical advice from restoration professionals to help commercial property owners and facility managers improve preparedness, minimize downtime, and recover more quickly when emergencies happen.