Hurricane Season Is Here

NCRLA Has Emergency Preparedness Resources Available

Dealing with hurricanes has become part of the summer and fall norm in North Carolina. Even though hurricane season officially lasts only six months, disasters can happen anytime. Two unexpected events from last year, including a mass power outage in Moore County and a widespread water shortage in Asheville, highlighted the importance of having an emergency plan in place.

Preparing for a disaster involves understanding and awareness of hazards that exist and having a plan of action to use before, during, and after the emergency. There are four phases of disaster management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Mitigation is any action that reduces the likelihood of a disaster or reduces the impact the emergency will have. Preparedness is any plan or preparation made to help in response operations. Response is any action that is taken to reduce damage and save lives and property immediately after a disaster. Recovery is the action taken to return to normal operation following a disaster.

NCRLA Emergency Preparedness Resources

NCRLA has collected disaster resources and emergency planning tools all in one place on our website. These resources cover all four phases of disaster management and provide tools to assist hospitality businesses during a variety of emergencies or natural disasters.

Preparing for a disaster involves understanding and awareness of hazards that exist and having a plan of action to use before, during, and after the emergency. NCRLA has collected disaster resources and emergency planning tools all in one place on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Griffin, NCRLA’s Food Safety & Lodging Regulations Specialist, at cgriffin@ncrla.org.