Hurricanes are tropical cyclones that produce wind speeds ranging between 74 miles (119 kilometers) per hour at Category 1 to in excess of 155 miles (249 kilometers) per hour at Category 5. Even at the lower categories the devastation and disruption caused is extensive. As this phenomenon is usually restricted to certain hurricane areas and during certain seasons some of us have never experienced this at first hand before.
The e-Cristal Hurricane Preparedness module is designed to ensure that those hotels or accommodation that are at risk have taken every necessary precaution to ensure that when a hurricane does strike they, and you, suffer the minimum disruption possible. When it happens a hurricane can wreak havoc even to a well prepared hotel, but recent experience in places such as Mexico and the Dominican Republic show that those that where prepared could resume normal activity far faster than those with no formal arrangements.
The module helps the hotel develop the appropriate plans and procedures, along with contingency arrangements such as emergency supplies and designated recovery locations that are vital to continued operation.
