No matter what type of building you own, it is important to inform your renters where to go during a weather emergency.

We recently heard the story of a young woman who lived on the top floor of a duplex. A tornado tore through town, but she stayed upstairs frightened, not knowing what to do. She survived, but it highlights an important point about emergency preparedness in rental properties.

In anticipation of the severe weather season, send a message to your renters that lets them know the safest place to go in the building if a tornado or other natural disaster hits. We also recommend that you post these instructions in a common area of the building, so renters have regular access to the information.