Articles
Emergency preparedness: planning for the next normal
Article number
1380_11
Pages
91 – 96
Language
English
Abstract
The ability to deal with emergencies in a quick, positive, and caring manner is essential as the global community transitions to the next normal.
Thus, a plan is required to be prepared for the future.
This is key for business continuity as the world prepares for continued challenges amidst the global health crisis, climate change and economic uncertainty.
Now more than ever, businesses have a significant responsibility to their employees, customers, and stakeholders to plan for sustainability in challenging times.
So, what are the best methods to develop a successful plan for horticultural businesses? Developing simple, yet forward-thinking plans is essential.
This presentation will share an emergency preparedness planning process that focuses on simplicity, crisis communications, liability management, and flexibility.
The authors will share over a decade of research and bulletins that provided a backbone for emergency planning.
Their two major bulletins on guidance for operations during COVID-19 and their AgritourismReady Quick Reference Guide are the basis for planning for all types of emergencies from natural disasters to security emergencies and even man-made disasters.
The planning process includes plan outlines for all types of emergencies, methods from recovering, and ways to improve practices for the future.
Case studies of agritourism operations, festivals, and retail business who have adopted the processes will be highlighted.
Thus, a plan is required to be prepared for the future.
This is key for business continuity as the world prepares for continued challenges amidst the global health crisis, climate change and economic uncertainty.
Now more than ever, businesses have a significant responsibility to their employees, customers, and stakeholders to plan for sustainability in challenging times.
So, what are the best methods to develop a successful plan for horticultural businesses? Developing simple, yet forward-thinking plans is essential.
This presentation will share an emergency preparedness planning process that focuses on simplicity, crisis communications, liability management, and flexibility.
The authors will share over a decade of research and bulletins that provided a backbone for emergency planning.
Their two major bulletins on guidance for operations during COVID-19 and their AgritourismReady Quick Reference Guide are the basis for planning for all types of emergencies from natural disasters to security emergencies and even man-made disasters.
The planning process includes plan outlines for all types of emergencies, methods from recovering, and ways to improve practices for the future.
Case studies of agritourism operations, festivals, and retail business who have adopted the processes will be highlighted.
Authors
E. Barrett, R. Leeds
Keywords
emergency preparedness, business continuity, business planning
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