According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were 276,800 fires in 2020. Most fires started in the kitchen while cooking (70%), but 12% were the result of heating units, 10% were accidents, and 8% were the result of electrical malfunction. If these statistics...
On the surface, the difference between office wayfinding signage and office evacuation maps might not seem significant. Maps are maps, right? Not when you need to exit your workplace in a hurry or can’t find the kitchen! Office maps are essential, helpful tools; in...
A hospital fire evacuation map is just part of a comprehensive fire evacuation plan. According to a recent National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report, in 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments reported an average of 1,164 fires in hospital facilities each year. Most...
Building and campus maps can serve a variety of functions, with varying features, depending on the specified need. Whereas wayfinding maps are instrumental in everyday direction, safety maps are a critical component of any school’s Emergency Operations Plan and should...
As any security expert will tell you, the time to prepare for an emergency is before it occurs, not after. Incidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and often when you least expect them. By thinking ahead and creating an emergency action plan before disaster strikes,...
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