
"A minimum distance of 25 feet is recommended to keep pests from entering the building,'' said Nancy Troyano at Rentokil. Identify any open access points and move any fallen trees and debris as far away from the building as possible. Once the weather emergency has passed, it's important to conduct an extensive walk-through of the property. Structural damage and piled-up debris are not only safety hazards, they can also create the perfect harborage for rodents, insects, birds and other pests looking to build a new home. Natural disasters can leave behind damaged roofs, broken windows, fallen trees and other destruction and debris. "Business owners can address indoor air quality concerns by investing in specialized air decontamination units designed to effectively remove 99.9999% of air pollutants before, during and after severe weather situations." "The increased frequency of natural disasters is having a significant impact on air quality," said Matt Hayas, Director of Product and Innovation at Ambius. Air decontamination units can be used to help remove any remaining airborne toxins, gases and pollutants.

Once the area is deemed safe to enter, assess all structural damage, look for signs of smoke damage or mold and dispose of anything that can not be washed, rinsed and disinfected such as furniture and carpet.
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Exposure to these pollutants can be highly dangerous to people and can lead to heart and lung problems, eye and skin irritation and a number of other health-related issues.ĭo not enter a space that has been impacted by a flood or fire without first receiving approval from health and safety officials. These contaminants infect the air and seep into floors, walls and furniture, linger long after the flood or fire subsides. "Don't take chances trying to cool down hot foods discard in the interest of food safety."įlash floods and wildfires continue to sweep across the United States releasing toxins, bacteria, smoke and other harmful pathogens into the air. "When a power outage impacts temperature-controlled products, discard any foods that may have been in the cooling or warming process," advised Paula Herald, Technical Consultant at Steritech. A freezer in good condition may maintain its temperature for up to 24 hours if unopened.

Avoid opening reach-in and walk-in cooler doors as much as possible to keep items cold. Include clear instructions for handling these products in the case of a power outage and ensure resources are readily and easily available.Ĭonsider having a paper log on hand in order to manually monitor and document product and food temperatures as long as it is safe to remain in the building or if the power outage is confirmed to be brief. Business owners may not be able to prevent a power outage from happening, but planning ahead and incorporating step-by-step instructions for the business's unique needs can help prevent the loss of temperature-controlled products.Ĭonduct an extensive walkthrough of the facility and make note of any temperature-controlled products or power-reliant vulnerabilities. Heavy rain, high winds or extreme temperatures from severe storms can also lead to a regional or widespread outage. A nearby accident can take out power lines resulting in a local outage. In fact, there are some seriously inventive uses of the mechanics on show.Power outages can happen anytime, anywhere. It’s a lovely feature, one that is used really well throughout. You even get to scrunch up into a ball of paper in order to roll down pipes to get to other areas. For example, a small frog will give you a much bigger jump or a little bird will provide you with a double jump equivalent.


Yes, with a touch of each button you gain different shapes to turn into. You see, you can at points – as well as take in the normal platform tropes of pulling switches, jumping and solving mini puzzles – change shape. The inventive part of the game is found within the origami sections. At one point I had to restart, rolling back to a checkpoint because I couldn’t find where my character had gone. This is good, but the camera sometimes has its own mind and struggles to catch up with where you are going, especially when you are moving up and down through a level. Gameplay wise, A Tale of Paper: Refolded feels and acts like a normal platformer where we move across the world, from left to right, but you can also move 360 degrees around the place as well opening things up.
