With frequent water intrusions from construction defects, equipment malfunctions, and human error that cause property loss and campus disruptions – plus shrinking budgets and rising insurance costs – it is crucial for education institutions to continually assess and develop more effective water emergency response plans and prioritize training for first responders. Learn how the University of Tennessee-Knoxville advanced its water event preparedness while saving significant budget funds, and how you can adapt their proven system to bridge readiness gaps at your facility
1. Identify gaps in campus disaster preparedness and response plans, and assess potential consequences on resilience and recovery
2. Apply proven strategies and best practices to address and mitigate these gaps effectively
3. Utilize actionable tools to build effectiveness and empower teams to navigate time-critical situations
Art Beamish is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in client consultation and emergency response planning. He has worked closely with Randy Hamilton, Director of Operations for the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, to develop their water damage response plan and train their facilities team, as he regularly works with institutions to boost preparedness for water intrusions, air quality issues, and other environmental and safety hazards.
Randy Hamilton, CEFP, ACE, manages a 700-member facilities team at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville that’s responsible for Pest Control, Wildlife, Abatement, Moving, Event Setups, and Fire, Water and Flood Remediation and Build-Back – and the resulting Insurance and Billing. His 50 facilities team supervisors recently completed Ready 2 Respond hands-on flood First Responder Training to further expand their readiness for future water emergencies.
Athens, GA | October 6-10, 2025
