With the hottest temperatures of the season set to arrive within the next few weeks, it is important to for your property manager clients 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 unplanned repair costs. Encourage them to identify potential problems before they become costly repairs.
Tips for the Building:
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 (check our symptoms list below), immediately call 911 or transport the person to a hospital. While waiting for the emergency help to arrive, below are a few treatments you should try.
| Symptoms | Treatments | |
| · Headache, Dizziness, Confusion | · Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue | · Fan cool air over the patient while wetting his/or skin with water |
| · High body temperature & lack of sweating | · Rapid, shallow breathing | · Apply ice packs to the patients armpits, neck and back |
| · Muscle cramps & weakness | · Red, hot and dry skin | · Immerse the patient in a tub of cool water |
Be careful, remember to stay indoors if possible and stay hydrated!
Showing respect and devotion to our nation’s flag has become a part of our everyday lives, whether we are singing the national anthem, reciting the pledge of allegiance, or simply hanging the flag outside of our offices and homes.
Okay, now that all the holiday décor is unpacked and in full force, it may be time to remind condominium dwellers to take a step back and make sure that their decorations are compliant with any holiday décor policies their condo or coop may have.
Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, is a wonderful time of the year. (Christmas may try and say otherwise.) It doesn’t get better than expressing gratitude and appreciation for all we have in our lives, getting together with friends and family, and stuffing ourselves with good food and drinks.
