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The Storms of Summer

2005; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 46; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/0010880404272444

1552-3853

Barbara A. Higgins,

Occupational Health and Safety Research

Unlike the hoteliers chronicled in the accompanying report on the blackout of '03, the Walt Disney World® Resort did not face an electrical blackout when three hurricanes passed through Florida during the hurricane season of 2004. However, the dangerous storms forced Walt Disney World to suspend operations and ask guests to remain in their hotel rooms. The storms' violence also caused the company to fine-tune its disaster plan. With an emphasis on communication and support of employees, the company's plan allowed the Walt Disney World Resort to resume operations after the storms, even while it assisted employees with storm relief.