Facility managers often overlook a critical vulnerability: first‐floor drainage. As Chris Matthews, Project Director at BMS CAT Tampa, explains, “It’s not a matter of if water will enter your building—it’s when and where.” Clogged floor drains, whether accidentally or deliberately plugged, can transform routine storms into costly disasters. Regularly inspecting and clearing all drains ensures that water flows out as intended, protecting your property and minimizing post‐storm damage.