Prevention and Recovery                                                                                                            

The following information and resources provide key strategies for planning for and recovering from a range of emergency situations. For the latest advisories from the Department of Homeland Security, visit the Members Only section, and for questions or additional information about the lodging industry's response to national security issues, contact our communications department at media@ahla.com or 202-289-3153.

View a clip of the AH&LA Crisis Communication video.  Choose high bandwidth or low bandwidth View AH&LA’s        
Guest Safety Tips video, which is available in VHS format and free to all members
Download Guest Safety Tips
Download Children Safety Tips
EI provides a range of security training materials for you and your staff

The Integrated Security Handbook offers a synopsis for you to download, or you can
purchase the complete guide by clicking here
Download the guidelines for chemical, biological, and “dirty bomb” attacks, produced by the
National Defense University
Download FEMA’s comprehensive Emergency Management Guide for Business
and Industry
Download ASIS International's Commission on Guidelines for information on addressing
national security issues.

Health Epidemics 

The World Health Organization provides updates on pandemic alert and response.
The Center of Disease Control & Prevention hosts a comprehensive emergency preparedness and response site.
AH&LA provides guidance on preparing for an Avian Flu pandemic.
Terrorism Detection and Response
View advisories from the Transportation Security Administration.
Stay informed via the Real Estate Information Sharing & Analysis Center, a public-private partnership to counter terrorism that provides DHS advisories.
The FBI Counterterrorism Website provides the most current terrorism-related information, and promotes a tip line.