Emergency Preparedness

Every meeting professional knows they should have an emergency or crisis management plan. Do you have one in place?

In the wake of events such as September 11 and Hurricane Katrina, crisis planning and management is more critical than ever. The preparation for an event is not be complete without the anticipation of possible risks, crises, emergencies and the development of subsequent plans. Planning for emergencies in advance can help to alleviate stress on the planners, staff and attendees.

A crisis plan should include a response team, audience communication plans and media response plans and be:

• Specific to the type of emergency
• Detailed
• Shared with all event staff
• Tailored to the event
• Evaluated after use
• Updated when necessary

Crisis Planning For the Meeting Planning and Convention Industry

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