Some windstorm emergencies, such as a hurricane, are foreseen well in advance, allowing sufficient time for precautionary action. However, some may occur suddenly, like a tornado, and require more specialized planning involving the implementation of time-related loss reduction controls and procedures designed to reduce loss
Every club is vulnerable to crises, from natural disasters to sudden accidents. Although these emergencies are uncomfortable to imagine, preparing a comprehensive disaster plan can save headaches, money and lives. Reasons for Disaster Planning Some disasters occur in the blink of an eye, such as
The past year has brought with it an unexpected string of extreme weather, including one of the deadliest tornado seasons in recent memory, a freak earthquake that spanned the eastern seaboard, and, most recently, devastating thunderstorms that tore their way through the nation’s capital. With
Executive Summary This section should give management and employees a brief overview of plan’s purpose; the club’s emergency management policy; authorities and responsibilities of key personnel; the kinds of potential emergencies the club may experience; and, where response operations will be managed. Potential Hazards The
In the past 100 years, Atlantic hurricanes have wreaked havoc as far north as Halifax, Nova Scotia and as far south as the Caribbean islands and Central America. We all have witnessed the vast devastation these storms caused. The key lesson from these major storms
June is National Hurricane Preparedness Month and serves as a reminder for private clubs in areas susceptible to this type of natural disaster to be prepared. Other natural disasters, including fires, floods and earthquakes can have devastating effects on daily business operations. In addition, man-made
Floods, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes dominate the headlines these days, and although no area is immune, you do have some control over your club’s survival in the “after-life” of disaster. I think most of us do pretty well when it comes to preparing for disaster.
