Table 2.

Triangulated list of destination disaster preparedness attributes.

Has a strategy to handle the disaster situation

Keeps up to date with developments in the media regarding the disaster situation

Co-ordinates and establishes relationships with important groups (Emergency Services, Governments, and Police) in order to be ready for a disaster

Establishes communication and command chains to be followed during a disaster

Communicates with me about the status of disaster situations including the response and recovery efforts

Promotes my destination to help bring visitors back to the area following a disaster

Organises or provides financial help for my business after a disaster through small grants or tax cuts

Creates an emergency preparedness checklist for me to use during a disaster

Provides me with access to free online and offline crisis management resources and tools to help my business be disaster ready

Provides me with crisis management training and advice in the event of a disaster

Holds drills, rehearsals, and simulations of potential disaster situations

Conducts a risk assessment of my business' ability to cope with potential disasters

Provides my business with a written crisis management plan

Holds pre-disaster workshops to teach me how to adequately plan for disaster situations