Emergency response: Natural disasters

Natural disasters can disrupt workplaces quickly and without warning. Floods, storms, bushfires, earthquakes, or other environmental events may require hospitality teams to respond calmly and follow clear procedures to protect guests and staff.

In this online course, you'll learn how to respond to natural disaster risks using the Six Steps to Safety framework. You'll also learn how to follow your workplace emergency procedures and support guests safely during disaster warnings.

This course builds on the foundations from the Emergency response essentials course and forms part of Typsy's wider emergency response training series.

By the end of this course, you'll understand how to respond consistently during natural disasters, follow workplace checklists confidently, and support guests while waiting for the all-clear.

What you'll learn in the Emergency response: Natural disasters course

• What a natural disaster is and how risks vary by location
• Common natural disasters that may affect hospitality venues
• How the Six Steps to Safety framework supports structured responses
• How to respond appropriately when a natural disaster warning is issued
• How to follow workplace Emergency Response Checklists during disaster events
• How to support guests calmly during emergency situations
• When to shelter in place or evacuate, depending on the risk
• The importance of waiting for official instructions before returning to normal operations

And much more!

Who the Emergency response: Natural disasters course is for

The Emergency response: Natural disasters online course is designed for hospitality professionals who may need to respond to natural disasters affecting their workplace. It is suitable for staff working in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other hospitality venues where natural disaster preparedness and coordinated response are essential for guest safety.