ATLANTIS has been getting ready for the hurricane season by hosting a series of volunteer training exercises at the Paradise Island resort for team members who have signed up for duty should a storm threaten the area.
A recent two-day shelter management course facilitated by Bill Coteron, General Manager and Vice President responsible for Conference Planning, took participants - new for some, a refresher for others - through shelter management fundamentals and the rules, letting them know the teams and individuals that will be assigned and what is expected.
“This course tells us what needs to happen if there is a storm and we need to bring all of our guests into one tower. This training exercise is very important to ensure that peace and proper protocol are maintained in the shelter,” Mr Coteron said.
He also addressed the possible challenges that could arise because of the scheduled Coral Towers renovation works. “We have to ensure that the people we choose to take on the awesome responsibilities associated with an evacuation and shelter management are up to par as far as commitment to the task and leadership abilities are concerned,” he added.
The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season could be the busiest in recent years. Forecasters are predicting an average of 12 to 14 named storms, eight of which are expected to intensify to hurricane strength, with three reaching major storm status of category three or higher.
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