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Following the recent devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake striking parts of Thailand and the region, public awareness around emergency preparedness has spiked. In response, security guarding companies are showing that their role in public safety goes far beyond security and crime prevention — they are also experts in planning, monitoring, and response for natural disasters. In this blog, we will look more closely at the how these companies supports emergency preparedness for natural disasters.

A wake-up call for readiness

The earthquake which shook Thailand and the region at the end of March was a stark reminder of Thailand’s vulnerability to natural risks. The catastrophe emphasised the growing importance of emergency readiness in today’s unpredictable world. Businesses, event arenas, and other key infrastructure sites should all include disaster planning as part of their overall security and safety strategy to ensure they are prepared should any potential mass casualty incident occur.

The overlooked role of security services in natural disasters

Most people associate security services with simply guarding, theft and crime prevention, and surveillance. In reality, well trained manned security guards and robust surveillance systems also play critical roles during natural disasters. They support and enforce evacuations, maintain order and calm, and provide early alerts should an incident occur.

How hybrid security solutions support disaster resilience

To augment the vital role of the boots-on-the-ground security guards, these days we thankfully have a broad array of high-tech solutions that can work in unison with the guards to further increase detection, safety and security for natural disasters. Hybrid security solutions can include the following measures:

• AI-powered surveillance systems that detect building tremors or infrastructure damage and instantly alert the relevant personnel.
• Smart call points and IoT-connected alarm systems for real-time emergency reporting.
• Trained security personnel who assist in crowd control, evacuation, and first response.
• Secure, smart access control to protect sensitive areas during and after a disaster.

By harnessing the power of hybrid security solutions, not only are day-to-day operations more efficient and secure, but response during disaster scenarios is greatly improved.

Guardforce Thailand: Building a safer, more prepared Thailand

The recent earthquake in Thailand has shown how integrating disaster planning into business, event, and infrastructure security strategies is crucial. This is needed not just for earthquakes but for any potential mass casualty incident. Guardforce Thailand is an expert at helping installations such as offices, airports, malls, hospitals, and event arenas create robust daily and serious incident security plans using hybrid security solutions, integrating highly trained, experienced security guards with cutting-edge smart technology to ensure the best preparedness for all situations. Contact Guardforce Thailand here today for a free consultation and assessment of your disaster readiness.