January 20, 2026

👉 What’s on your CRR plan? This week is Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week (Jan 19-25), a nationwide, grassroots effort led by fire safety professionals to promote proactive strategies that reduce risk and protect lives. The 2026 CRR Week theme, Emergency Response, challenges us all to think beyond reaction and ask an important question: As […]

Vacant Units in Winter: How Small Oversights Can Lead to Big Losses Vacant units pose unique risks year-round, but winter conditions in the DMV can quickly turn a seemingly secure, empty space into a costly property loss. Without regular occupancy, small issues often go unnoticed — until they escalate into frozen pipes, water damage, mold