5 BUILDING RESILIENCY IDEAS FROM THE BIG APPLE

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In response to Hurricane Sandy, New York City is pursuing new codes that will strengthen building resiliency and emergency preparedness in the face of adverse weather. Take a page from the Big Apple and adopt these measures to protect your facility during an outage. 1) Reliable Sanitation - Equipped with a manual override or long-lasting batteries, automatic toilets will still flush during blackouts. This will assist with occupants sheltering in place and reduce sanitation risks. Aim for at least one faucet and one toilet in each bathroom that can operate without external electrical power for at least two weeks.