Safety

When I ask self-storage owners about managing safety at their sites, they bring up cameras, alarm systems, security guards and more. These are all great options, but there’s a foundational component that must come first: lighting. A well-lit...

There are many tools self-storage operators can use to help boost facility security and tenant confidence in the business. From simple, tried-and-true measures such as perimeter fencing and access gates to more high-tech components including...

Hurricane Harvey affected 13 million people last summer in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Some 6.3 million people were evacuated in Florida before Hurricane Irma hit landfall. And more than 213,000 acres and 5,700...

This morning I opened my e-mail to find yet another note from our IT department about a phishing e-mail. One thing that was different about this scam from previous ones is that it was addressed from a woman in our human resources department and...

This morning I opened my e-mail to find yet another note from our IT department about a phishing e-mail. One thing that was different about this scam from previous ones is that it was addressed from a woman in our human resources department and...

When forced to watch workplace-safety videos, so many of us roll our eyes and think the same thing: These scenarios would never happen here. Unfortunately, that logic is what causes employees to feel panicked and confused rather than calm and...

It's day one of construction for Phoenix Self-Storage, a long-awaited ground-up development in Main Town, USA. Everyone is eager to get started. The construction crews have arrived, and the site is buzzing with excitement...