Would Equipment Malfunction Impact Your Operations?

Your organization relies on equipment every day. From standard building equipment like HVAC systems and computers to specialized kitchen appliances, audio and visual equipment and more—your organization’s equipment is critical to your operations. If your equipment were to malfunction or break, it could disrupt your day-to-day operations for your members, guests and volunteers. But with the right maintenance and preparation, you can keep your Post running smoothly. Preparation Tactics for [...]

By |2025-12-26T22:11:56+00:00April 28, 2025|Post maintenance|
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Fire Safety Procedures for VFW Posts

Each October, organizations like the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and others observe Fire Prevention Week and Month by spreading fire safety awareness and helping protect homes, businesses and people. The annual event began in 1911 to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, a fire that killed approximately 300 people and destroyed over 17,000 structures. Whether your Post partakes in Fire Prevention Week or Month, [...]

By |2025-12-27T01:46:39+00:00August 27, 2024|Member safety, Post maintenance|
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Maintaining Your Post’s Property

All property is important to upkeep and maintain, and the same is true of any property your Post owns. Maintaining property and prioritizing safety improvements not only adds to your property value, but it also keeps your members and guests safe and comfortable. Read on for a compilation of our most helpful property maintenance blogs. Maintaining Your Post’s Property Indoors Preparing for a power outage – Whether your Post loses [...]

By |2025-12-27T01:48:34+00:00February 27, 2024|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|
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Safety Improvements for Post Property

Homes, vehicles, rentals and more—All property is important to upkeep and maintain, and the same is true of any property your Post owns. Maintaining property and prioritizing safety improvements not only adds to your property value, but it also keeps your members and guests safe and comfortable. Read on for tips to maintain and improve your Post property. Self-Inspect for Maintenance and Safety Improvements for Post Property It can be [...]

By |2025-12-27T01:49:40+00:00September 6, 2023|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|
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Common Pest Infestations and Prevention

Unwanted pests are a common problem for facilities, where insects, rodents and other small animals seek easy access to food, water and shelter. These pests can be a problem for your Post in more ways than one. Some pests carry diseases which can cause illness to members, guests and volunteers. Others can cause significant property damage to your building. To reduce the risk to your Post, make sure you are [...]

By |2025-12-27T03:52:10+00:00March 25, 2021|Member safety, Post insurance, Post maintenance|
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Parking Lot Accessibility and Improvements

Parking lots pose risks to cars, pedestrians and property as members, guests and volunteers can cause accidents and damage. Look at your Post’s parking lot accessibility and structure to see if you make adjustments to prevent these accidents and make your Post a welcoming place for all. Easy parking lot accessibility improvements With a few minor changes, you can help reduce incidents in your Post’s parking lots. Designate parking spaces—Mark [...]

By |2025-12-27T04:03:23+00:00February 6, 2020|Member safety, Post maintenance|
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Starting At the Top: Important Roof Maintenance Tips

When is the last time you had your building’s roof inspected? If you can’t remember, or if it’s been longer than a year, get a roofing professional out to take a look. Ideally someone examines your Post’s roof every spring and fall to make sure nothing has been damaged by severe weather during the previous seasons. The roof’s job is to protect the entire building from the elements, so it’s [...]

By |2025-12-27T03:03:46+00:00January 30, 2018|Post maintenance|
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