During last year’s wildfire season, East Coast cities from New York to Montreal were blanketed in smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires. The result was urgent air quality warnings, canceled company events, and disrupted corporate travel. This year, wildfires have already burned more than 20 times as much land as last year in California, disrupting supply chains and local economies. In Canada, wildfires recently devastated the popular tourist town of Jasper, Alberta.
According to experts, the wildfire season is increasing in length, severity, and duration – and organizations need to advance efforts to keep their traveling employees safe.
With this in mind, security experts at World Travel Protection in collaboration with Riskline have provided key insights on safety and risk for business travelers this wildfire season.
How Can Companies, Business Travelers Protect Themselves?
“Climate change has drastically altered the landscape, making conditions increasingly difficult and conducive to more frequent and intense wildfires,” commented Frank Harrison, Regional Security Director Americas for World Travel Protection. “These fires are no longer confined to traditionally high-risk areas. Locations that regional fire management organizations once considered safe are now experiencing frequent and more intense fires. The consequences are far-reaching, from disrupting travel plans and impacting business operations to posing significant health risks due to smoke exposure and air quality issues. Organizations need to understand the growing risks for travelers.”
Read the whole article in Continuity Insights New York.
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