The recent cold weather snap makes it a good time to ensure properties consider the potential damages that the winter season brings. Property owners and managers need to stay vigilant to protect their properties and take precautions throughout the winter season.

A commercial property is one of the most valuable assets to any business. However, lockdowns in 2021 sent a number of these businesses home, leaving commercial buildings vacant for over a year. With this change came a dip in building operations and property preparedness, and by spring, businesses that neglected preparation for winter weather were met with costly seasonal hazards that could have been prevented.

As another winter season approaches, occupants have returned to commercial properties, and the need for systems to keep people and property safe is paramount. The following information is meant to help property owners and managers think proactively to get ahead of disaster.

Winter storms, blizzards, and ice storms bring conditions that can create a wide range of immediate and long-term property damage. Every property is different, and developing a winter storm preparedness plan that scales to meet the needs of a specific property will help operations teams better understand what needs to be done in a high-pressure situation.

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