Why Corporate Travellers Must Prepare for Natural Disasters

Natural disasters can strike at any moment, putting travellers, corporate teams, and NGO workers in unpredictable and high-risk situations. Recently, devastating flash floods in Argentina left dozens dead and missing, disrupting communities and travel routes.

(source: Al Jazeera)

For organisations with employees who travel for work, these incidents highlight the urgent need for travel risk training. Being caught off guard in a disaster-prone area can lead to delayed emergency response, increased safety risks, and failure to comply with duty of care obligations.

This is why corporate travellers, NGOs, and security professionals must be equipped with emergency preparedness training to navigate such crises safely.

The Growing Risk of Natural Disasters for Travellers

Why is this important?

• Extreme weather events like floods, wildfires, and earthquakes are becoming more frequent due to climate change.

• Travellers in remote, high-risk, or politically unstable regions may have limited access to emergency services.

  
  

• Corporate duty of care requires businesses to ensure their employees are trained and prepared for potential hazards.

Without proper risk assessment and emergency planning, even low-risk trips can quickly become dangerous situations.

How Our Travel Safety & HEAT Training Helps

At Callida Freemont, we offer comprehensive online Travel Safety Training designed to prepare travellers for unpredictable events, including natural disasters and crisis situations.

✔ ISO 31030-compliant training to help organisations meet duty of care obligations 

✔ Crisis response strategies for floods, earthquakes, and other emergencies 

✔ Bite-sized, expert-led micro-learning modules for easy access 

✔ Available in 170+ languages for a global workforce 

✔ Certification upon completion (valid for 2 years)

For those travelling to high-risk environments, our HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) includes an in-person crisis management session, ensuring hands-on preparation for real-world emergencies.

What Businesses & Travellers Should Do Now

• Assess Travel Risk: Organisations should evaluate destinations for potential natural disaster risks.

• Implement Travel Safety Training: Ensure all employees are trained in emergency preparedness. 

• Develop an Emergency Action Plan: Have a clear evacuation and communication strategy in case of disasters. 

• Equip Travellers with Knowledge & Tools: Employees should know how to assess danger, find safe zones, and contact local emergency services.

Final Thoughts: Stay Safe & Prepared

The Argentina floods are a reminder of how quickly situations can escalate while travelling. Businesses and individuals cannot afford to be unprepared.

Whether you're a corporate traveller, NGO worker, or security professional, our Travel Safety & HEAT Training ensures you have the knowledge and skills to navigate crises confidently.

Don’t wait until disaster strikes. Get prepared today.