There is an infinite amount of information to know when it comes to elevators and it can easily become overwhelming. In this series of Elevator 101 Educational Blogs, we intend to teach you the key information you need know in order to have an educated conversation about elevators, from basic componentry to determining the best elevator solutions for your property. Today, we start from the ground floor. What is an elevator and what types are there?
Is Your Elevator Ready For Florida's Hurricane Season?
Dru Brooks
Building owners in Florida are familiar with battening down the hatches and prepping for hurricanes from as early June to late October, but is there something you might be missing? While most people know to protect exteriors against driving rain and high winds, elevators are often overlooked during storm preparations. As storm after storm churns toward the United States from late spring through early fall, building owners in high-risk areas should prepare a hurricane checklist for their elevators before the tides of troubled waters begin to rise.
