Preparathon PP
- 1. Visitors & Members of the Business Community Emergency Preparedness & the DMO
- 2. Emergency Preparedness United Nations World Tourism Organization “Besides giving emergency management leaders more tools for disaster response, greater collaboration can pay dividends for the tourism industry as well. Hotels and resorts are frequently built in areas that are especially prone to natural disaster, most notably on the oceanfront. When disasters like hurricanes or tsunamis do strike, devastated properties are often rebuilt on precisely the same land with minimal changes made in design and construction to mitigate future catastrophe. A better and more formal relationship with emergency management leaders can help tourism developers find ways to more adequately prepare for and more quickly recover from disasters without affecting their attraction to tourists. Also, if tourism communities can demonstrate a greater ability to handle and recover from emergency situations, their reputations among the traveling public will improve thereby enhancing tourist business.”
- 3. Emergency Preparedness The Destination Management Organization’s Roles in an Emergency Visitor and Related Communications Databases & Website* Emails* Phone lists Call Center Events related equipment Facilitate Housing/Shelter or Evacuations Stakeholders Maps Media Relations Presenting an informed and unified message State/National/Global Tourism offices Business Journals and Travel Media Webcam Media Rooms, Housing, Filming Declare incident over Brand reputation/rebuilding * Off island back up systems and contractors
- 4. About the OrganizationOrganizational Structure DMO & Chamber of Commerce 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization Board of Directors (19) Executive Committee Staff of 10 (7.5 ftes) Mission: To attract visitors and advocate for commerce on Catalina Island.