“Right on cue with the arrival of the first day of summer, the hottest temperatures so far this year are spreading into the Northeast Wednesday and Thursday.” – National Weather Forecast, Weather.com   

 With the hottest temperatures of the season set to arrive within the next few days, it is important for your property managers to prepare themselves and their buildings!  Extreme heat can stress property management assets beyond their limits. There are a few tips that Property Managers and their tenants can practice to minimize damages as well as unplanned repair costs. Encourage them to identify potential problems before they become costly repairs.  Don’t forget to take a minute to review the symptoms and treatments for heat stroke at the end of this article!

 Tips for the Building:

• Be familiar with your local weather forecast by visiting www.weather.gov or mobile.weather.gov on your phone.
• Run the air conditioning unit before the weather gets too hot. This allows you to test the unit while the temperature is still mild.
• Check the irrigation and drip systems to make sure they work properly.
• Change the air filters at least twice a year.
• Make sure to inspect the caulking around windows and doors regularly to ensure no hot or cold air can enter or escape. Leaks can lead to higher air conditioning costs in summer.

 Make sure your property managers are examining all property assets and have a preventive maintenance and repair schedule ready for any item likely to feel the impact of the summer season.

 Symptoms & Treatments for Heat Stroke:

Remember, the most important measure in preventing a heat stroke is to avoid becoming dehydrated.  If you suspect that someone has a heat stroke, immediately call 911 or transport the person to a hospital.

Symptoms		Treatments
Headache, Dizziness, Confusion	Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue	Fan cool air over the patient while wetting his/or skin with water
Rapid, shallow breathing	Muscle cramps & weakness	Apply ice packs to the patients armpits, neck and back
High body temperature & lack of sweating	Red, hot and dry skin	Immerse the patient in a tub of cool water

 

For more tips like these to help Property Managers and their employees beat the heat, download our .pdf version of this document on our Documents Downloads page.

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