What could happen:
Put the health and safety of people, livestock and pets at risk
What could you do
Review health and safety procedures and do a risk assessment to define your duty of care to both customers and staff
Proceed to next step >Prepare a Flood Plan. Plan how you will ensure staff, visitors and animals are safe. Make it clear to your visitors what the plan is and where they can get more information so they can play their part when required, rather than make it more difficult for you – especially consider visitors with disabilities or who are vulnerable in any way.
Proceed to next step >Communicate with your staff and visitors. Tell them about your health and safety policy and Flood Plan and supply information on your website
Keep a stock of emergency supplies on the top floor e.g. torches, mobiles, clothes, food and water. Basic first aid kits and first aid training should also be part of your preparatory strategy. If your business includes caring for animals, remember to keep a stock of emergency food and medicines for them too. You may also want to consider keeping a supply of batteries, walkie-talkies, mobile generators and suitable fuel.
Checklist
The checklist guides you through a series of questions to help you assess your business’ preparedness and identify practical actions you can take. Go to Checklist
Top Tips
The most important things you can do to climate-proof your tourism business. Go to Top Tips
Case Studies
Forward-thinking businesses are already preparing for climate change. To find out how, read our case studies
- Climate South East,
- Climate Southwest,
- Tourism South East,
- South West Tourism Alliance
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