Is there an increased risk of fire with solar roof panels? No doubt you read about Walmart’s lawsuit against Tesla last year, alleging that Tesla’s SolarCity solar (also called photovoltaic) panels caught on fire at seven Walmart locations, causing extensive damage. For Walmart, there was definitely an increased fire risk with solar roof panels. The… Read More
Fire safety
Electrical safety in the office
Avoid nasty shocks this New Year with electrical safety in the office Extension cords strung across walkways. Overloaded power strips. Office personal heaters all running concurrently. All are a recipe for electrical shocks and fires. Fortunately, there are many simple ways to protect electrical safety in the office and keep tribal employees warm – and… Read More
Help your tribal entity create a fire prevention and protection plan
Add a fire prevention and protection plan to your risk management Fire rates near the top of a list of the greatest hazards that a business can experience. Each year, several thousand lives are lost to fires, tens of thousands of people are seriously injured, and billions of dollars in property is destroyed or damaged… Read More
Do you have personal and business emergency plans in place?
It’s National Preparedness Month: Make emergency plans for home and business September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), National Preparedness Month reminds us to create emergency plans for our homes, businesses, schools, and communities – whether natural or man-made disasters. We recommend you make a list as to what preparation… Read More
Safety tips for business recovery after a hurricane or other disaster
Getting back to business: recovering after a natural disaster or hurricane This article originally appeared on Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc.’s corporate blog. A hurricane’s path of devastation can be wide and ongoing, flooding multiple inland counties and causing tornadoes. Tribal leaders, arm your business owners with these tips for recovery after a hurricane. According… Read More
Tribal fireworks display safety tips
How to keep your tribal fireworks display safe No matter the occasion or event, fireworks are a great way to celebrate and attract visitors. Fireworks bring with them the potential for explosive risk for your tribe, however, so be sure to put the safety of the operators and spectators first. Below we’ve listed a number… Read More