5 Hotel Disaster Preparedness Tips For Dayton Hotel Owners & Managers

12/27/2021 (Permalink)

The professionals at SERVPRO are always prepared for disasters!

A hotel disaster plan will ensure that everyone is prepared for a disaster at all times!

The professionals at SERVPRO of East Dayton/ Beavercreek have seen hotel disasters happen in so many different ways without any notice. Therefore, hotel disaster preparedness is crucial for hotel owners and managers.

Some will argue that it's impossible to be fully prepared for every possible scenario. However, there are some steps you can take to reduce the impact of disasters on your Dayton hotel. In the following blog post, we will share some of our best tips on how you can limit distress with five tips from our hotel disaster plan.

What to prepare for?

When it comes to hotel disasters, the sky's the limit. Hotel disasters can affect different parts of the hotel in various ways. Although, the most common type of hotel disaster we see in Dayton, Ohio, involves water damage.

Common causes of hotel water damage:

• Pipe bursts
• Sink overflows
• Roof leaks
• Air conditioner malfunction
• Toilet backflow
• Washing machine overflow  

What is included in a hotel disaster plan?

A SERVPRO hotel disaster plan falls under our Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) umbrella. An ERP is a free tailored plan covering a specific hotel's critical functions and infrastructure and its particular needs when a disaster strikes.

5 tips for hotel disaster preparedness

Tip 1) Determine risks. 

The first tip in creating a hotel disaster plan is determining the risk of different kinds of disasters. A risk assessment will determine the most likely cause of a disaster and the potential consequences.

You must conduct your risk assessment regularly, as new risks may appear over time.

Tip 2) Have a list of essential contacts. 

No matter what happens to the property, there must be a digital list of all important contacts. Hotel staff should have the following contact information available at all times: 

• Hotel utility suppliers (i.e., water, electricity) 
• Hotel staff (i.e., housekeeping, maintenance) 
• Hotel insurance company 
• Hotel owner/managers

Tip 3) Know where all main shut-off valves are located. 

There may be a malfunction that causes the sprinkler system to release gallons of water. If this is the case, it is essential to shut this system down before it causes more damage. 

Managers and key staff members must know how to quickly locate all the main shut-off valves in the hotel in case of an emergency. 

Tip 4) Building access information. 

During a disaster, there will be an influx of first responders and other hotel staff entering and leaving the hotel. Therefore, hotel managers should ensure that all parties know the building access information, including where to enter and where to park their vehicles.

Tip 5) Contact the right team of professionals. 

Once a disaster strikes a hotel, it is essential to have the right team of restoration professionals to take care of your Dayton hotel disaster. The professionals at SERVPRO are available 24/7 to provide an initial assessment of the situation and determine what is needed to get your property up and running again.

The team of restoration professionals at SERVPRO knows how to quickly establish the proper protocols, procedures, and workflows needed to start restoring your hotel.

Wrapping up

We hope you enjoyed learning about our hotel disaster plan tips. Hotel disasters can strike at any time, and if you take suitable precautions and enlist the help of professionals like those at SERVPRO of East Dayton/Beavercreek, then you can keep your guests safe and comfortable during a hotel disaster.

There's simply no substitute for having an expert in your corner when it comes to hotel disaster preparedness. Whether you need a complete plan of action or just some advice on how to start, SERVPRO is here to help 24/7, 365 days a year.

Please contact us today for a free Emergency Ready Profile.