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Emergency Preparedness Checklist for On-the-Ground Response Teams

Downed power lines and a leaning utility pole on a residential street after a storm, with a checklist icon overlay representing an emergency response checklist resource.

When a natural disaster or other large-scale emergency occurs, Corpay Lodging can help our customers secure short- and long-term emergency lodging. With strong hotel partnerships and relationships already in place, we can meet the needs of government and disaster response organizations, large disaster response crews, and others in need of safe and well located lodging solutions.

But that’s not all. We’ve managed more than 5,000 disaster responses, which means we’ve learned a few things over the years about what to do and what not to do in an emergency. One of our top to-do’s? Get — and — stay prepared.

Download this Emergency Preparedness Checklist to make sure you and your team are ready the next time a disaster hits. From communications and safety to scheduling a disaster response simulation, this checklist will help you get ready for what you hope will never happen. It also includes essential resources and websites, including the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and more.

Interested in how Corpay can help your team the next time disaster strikes? Learn more about Corpay’s Emergency Lodging Services today.

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