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To effectively manage the WDW Resort Property we needed a plan to protect people, property, and the brand before, during, and after a storm. The local County Offices of Emergency Management have 3 Levels of Activation. With our large size, amount of people on property, and operation of specialized ride equipment and shows we had to set a plan that would give us enough lead time to effectively shut down operations and notify our Cast & Guests of the storm and status of our property. So we developed 5 phases of hurricane preparedness.
Phase 5 (Monitoring Storm Possible)
Review current plan, checklists and business recovery plans. Review personnel and resource availability for the ride-out crew. Verify contact numbers and emergency data. Prepare WDW Emergency Operations Center for activation.
Phase 4 (Storm likely within 2436 hrs)
General readiness imposed. Brief personnel. Review checklists. Consider possible shut down of long lead operations and not starting extended operations. Limited activation and staffing of WDW Emergency Operations Center.
Phase 3 (Storm probable within 1224 hrs)
Intensify clean up and tie down. Prepare for phase 2 activity. Selected ride-out crew personnel given the opportunity to secure their personal property. Turn in excess radios and vehicles. Test start all generators. Note: Generally this is when the WDW Emergency Operations Center, command centers, and command posts will be fully activated. This is an executive decision and is subject to change.
Phase 2 (Storm impending -within 6 to 12 hours)
All WDW Resort operations (i.e. Magic Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon) begin to close. Scheduled hotel and campground guests notified of conditions. Guest campground trailers removed or secured by the guests. Complete all clean up and tie down activities short of shutdown. Authorized ride-out families move to pre-designated shelters. Ride-out crew fully staffed at start of phase 1 or as directed by the WDW Emergency Operations Center. Personnel not in ride-out crew released as soon as possible.
Phase 1 (Storm Imminent -take shelter)
Shutdown all activities and immediately take shelter. Fulfill ride-out requirement plans.
Post Storm Phase (All Clearmust be given from the EOC)
Command Centers submit situation reports to WDW Emergency Operations Center. Establish business resumption / recovery schedule. Notify employees through media and Cast Member emergency lines of call back as directed by WDW Emergency Operations Center.
Phase 5 (Monitoring Storm Possible)
Review current plan, checklists and business recovery plans. Review personnel and resource availability for the ride-out crew. Verify contact numbers and emergency data. Prepare WDW Emergency Operations Center for activation.
Phase 4 (Storm likely within 2436 hrs)
General readiness imposed. Brief personnel. Review checklists. Consider possible shut down of long lead operations and not starting extended operations. Limited activation and staffing of WDW Emergency Operations Center.
Phase 3 (Storm probable within 1224 hrs)
Intensify clean up and tie down. Prepare for phase 2 activity. Selected ride-out crew personnel given the opportunity to secure their personal property. Turn in excess radios and vehicles. Test start all generators. Note: Generally this is when the WDW Emergency Operations Center, command centers, and command posts will be fully activated. This is an executive decision and is subject to change.
Phase 2 (Storm impending -within 6 to 12 hours)
All WDW Resort operations (i.e. Magic Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon) begin to close. Scheduled hotel and campground guests notified of conditions. Guest campground trailers removed or secured by the guests. Complete all clean up and tie down activities short of shutdown. Authorized ride-out families move to pre-designated shelters. Ride-out crew fully staffed at start of phase 1 or as directed by the WDW Emergency Operations Center. Personnel not in ride-out crew released as soon as possible.
Phase 1 (Storm Imminent -take shelter)
Shutdown all activities and immediately take shelter. Fulfill ride-out requirement plans.
Post Storm Phase (All Clearmust be given from the EOC)
Command Centers submit situation reports to WDW Emergency Operations Center. Establish business resumption / recovery schedule. Notify employees through media and Cast Member emergency lines of call back as directed by WDW Emergency Operations Center.
