Emergency Planning H2 the Purpose Term Paper

It is the policy of the hotel that the guest, employees of the hotel and their families will be the first consideration in the event of an attack, threat of attack or disaster.

Limitations:

It is the policy of the hotel that this document does not imply a guarantee. The hotel can only endeavor to make every possible and reasonable attempt to provide response based on the specifics of the situation, available resources as well as information available at the time.

Specifics:

In the event of a bomb threat it will be imperative that the heating/cooling unit in the hotel be shut off as well as all kitchen appliances, laundry facilities, and all systems attached to the swimming complex. Evacuation of guests and employees is a foremost consideration as well as shutting down of the hotel computer system.A team should be trained and assigned to evacuation in the event of this type of emergency in order to effectively shut down and secure the hotel while simultaneously evacuating guests and others on the premises.

Conclusion:

An emergency plan is vital in establishments such as a hotel due to the volume of people that are likely to be present onsite in the event of a bomb threat or similar emergency. Training for staff, assignments of duties and practice drills are a necessity in preparing the hotel for such a possible event if the securing and evacuation of the facilities is to be successful in preserving the lives of those present at the time of such emergency.

Bibliography

Basics of Vulnerability Analysis (2004) Chapter 2 [Online] Highbeam Research

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