Prepare Your Vacation Rental for Weather Emergencies with These Must-Have Items
Let’s face it: weather-related emergencies happen. And Mother Nature doesn’t really care how much time and money your guests have spent on their vacation.
So, hosts and managers, show your guests that you care more than she does and stock your vacation rental in preparation for power outages, snowstorms, and other worst-case scenarios. It can make a huge difference not just for your guests, but for your own peace of mind as well.
And even if the worst never happens — knock on wood — guests know that you care enough about them to take extra steps to keep them safe.
Here’s a list of what I keep at my rentals and you should too:
Emergency kit
This is a one-and-done solution with a full stock of emergency supplies including items I would never think of myself, like 200-hour glow-sticks for power outages and nutrient-dense food bars. Here is one I like.
Flashlight with extra batteries.
You’d be surprised how many rentals fail to stock a flashlight and batteries! It’s likely that you have one at home collecting dust in your junk drawer so it’s easy to overlook this little-used but essential detail at your rental. The extra batteries are as necessary as the flashlight itself. Don’t forget to check on it periodically to make sure it still works.
Emergency radio
A crank-powered radio allows guests to stay informed on weather patterns in the event of a power outage. Here’s one I liked so much I decided to sell it in my store. It even has a USB charging dock for smartphones!
First-Aid kit
This essential item is separate from the Emergency Kit which (as a general rule) does not include quite as many first-aid products. A good first-aid kit is essential and should be placed somewhere guests will be able to access it.
Canned food
This one is extremely important as we ease into winter, the season with the highest potential for guests to be stranded anywhere. If you live in a cold weather climate, consider stocking your pantry with canned goods and other non-perishables so guests don’t go hungry in the event of a snowstorm or power outtage. (If you have a gas stove, include a pack of matches so they can light the burners!)
Bottled water
Grab a value pack [about 24 bottles] of bottled water and store it. In the event your pipes freeze or the water is cut off, this can be a literal life saver.
Keep these emergency items in a locked owner’s closet/drawer but let guests know they are available if needed. If they need them, tell them they simply have to call you for the combination in an emergency. Why? I used to leave supplies in unlocked closets until a set of guests helped themselves to my emergency bottled water and finished it all.
Weather-related emergencies are a bummer no matter what. But with these items on hand, you can take some of the sting away for your guests!
Stay tuned to the Properly blog for more posts from me, Alanna Schroeder ofThe Distinguished Guest. I’ll be providing tips and tricks for hosts and managers, with everything from housekeeping hacks to post-season cleanup tips to interesting before-and-after studies of vacation rentals that are doing it right. Many thanks to Properly for inviting me to contribute!
Ammettiamolo: le emergenze meteorologiche sono sempre più frequenti e non tengono in alcun conto quanto tempo e denaro i tuoi ospiti possano aver investito nella loro vacanza.
Quindi, host e manager, mostrate ai vostri ospiti che invece a voi importa e rifornite i vostri immobili per affitto vacanze in modo che siano pronti per interruzioni di corrente, tempeste di neve e altri scenari drammatici. Può fare un’enorme differenza, oltre che per i vostri ospiti, anche per la vostra serenità.
E anche se dovesse verificarsi il peggio — tocchiamo ferro — gli ospiti sapranno che voi pensate a loro al punto da prendere misure extra per la loro sicurezza.
Ecco un elenco di quello che io metto nei miei immobili, per ispirarvi:
Kit di emergenza
Una soluzione già pronta con tutte le scorte necessarie in caso di emergenza, inclusi oggetti a cui non avrei mai pensato, come i bastoncini luminosi da 200 ore per le interruzioni di corrente e barrette di cibo molto nutriente. Eccone uno che mi convince.
Torcia con pile di ricambio
Sareste sorpresi di sapere in quante case per affitto vacanze manca una torcia con le pile di cui ha bisogno! È probabile che a casa ne abbiate una che non usate in fondo a un cassetto, quindi è facile sottovalutare questo piccolo ma essenziale dettaglio nei vostri affitti vacanze. Le batterie di ricambio sono necessarie quanto la torcia. Non dimenticatevi di controllarle periodicamente per essere certi che tutto funzioni.
Radio di emergenza
Una radio a manovella permette agli ospiti di essere informati sull’evoluzione meteorologica in caso di interruzione della corrente elettrica. Eccone una che mi è piaciuta così tanto che ho deciso di venderla nel mio negozio. Ha persino una porta USB per la di ricarica degli smartphone!
Kit di pronto soccorso
Questo articolo essenziale distinto dal Kit di emergenza che (in generale) non contiene molti prodotti di primo soccorso. Un buon kit di pronto soccorso è fondamentale e deve essere collocato dove gli ospiti possano avervi accesso.
Cibo in scatola
Estremamente importante soprattutto in inverno, la stagione in cui è più probabile che gli ospiti possano restare bloccati. Se vivi in un clima molto freddo, dovresti rifornire la tua dispensa con cibo in scatola e altri alimenti non deperibili affinché gli ospiti non muoiano di fame in caso di tempeste di neve o interruzioni di corrente (se hai un fornello a gas, ricordati di metterci anche una scatola di fiammiferi per poterlo accendere!)
Bottiglie d’acqua
Acquista qualche confezione in offerta [diciamo circa 24 bottiglie] d’acqua e mettila da parte in casa. In caso di congelamento delle tubazioni o di mancanza dell’acqua, saranno assolutamente necessarie.
Tieni queste dotazioni di emergenze in un armadietto/cassetto chiuso del proprietario ma informa gli ospiti che sono a loro disposizione se necessario. Se devono usarle, dì loro che basta che ti chiamino per avere la combinazione in caso di emergenza. Perché? Prima lasciavo le dotazioni in armadietti non chiusi fino a quando un gruppo di ospiti a deciso di servirsi liberamente delle mie bottiglie d’acqua di emergenza e le ha usate tutte.
Le emergenze meteo sono sempre una disdetta. Ma con queste dotazioni a portata di mano, puoi alleviare alcuni fastidi per i tuoi ospiti!
Resta sintonizzato con il blog di Properly per altri post scritti da me, Alanna Schroeder di The Distinguished Guest. Fornirò consigli e trucchi per host e manager su ogni argomento, dai suggerimenti per le pulizie ai cambi e straordinarie a interessanti studi di casi di affitti vacanze che vanno alla grande. Un grazie a Properly per avermi chiesto di collaborare!
Soyons réalistes : les urgences météorologiques arrivent. Et Mère Nature ne se soucie pas vraiment du temps et de l’argent consacrés par vos voyageurs à leurs vacances.
Alors, hôtes et gestionnaires, montrez à vos voyageurs que vous vous en souciez plus qu’elle ne le fait et préparez votre location de vacances à affronter des pannes de courant, tempêtes de neige, et autres scénarios catastrophes. Cela peut faire une énorme différence, non seulement pour vos voyageurs mais aussi pour votre propre tranquillité d’esprit.
Et, même si le pire ne se produit jamais, — touchons du bois — les voyageurs savent que vous vous préoccupez assez d’eux pour prendre des mesures supplémentaires pour leur sécurité.
Voici une liste de ce que je conserve au sein de ma location, et vous devriez en faire autant :
Kit de survie
Il s’agit d’une solution simplifiée avec un stock complet de fournitures d’urgence comprenant des articles auxquels je n’aurais jamais moi-même pensé, comme des bâtons lumineux pour 200 heures en cas de pannes de courant et des barres alimentaires riches en nutriments. En voici un que j’aime bien.
Lampe de poche avec piles supplémentaires
Vous seriez surpris(e) de savoir le nombre de locations ne possédant pas de lampe de poche et piles ! Vous en avez sûrement une à la maison prenant la poussière dans votre tiroir à bric-à-brac alors il est facile d’oublier cet élément peu utilisé mais essentiel au sein de votre location. Les piles supplémentaires sont autant nécessaires que la lampe de poche elle-même. N’oubliez pas d’effectuer une vérification de temps à autre pour vous assurer que tout fonctionne toujours.
Radio d’urgence
Une radio à manivelle permet aux voyageurs de rester informés des conditions météorologiques en cas de panne de courant. En voici une que j’aime tellement que j’ai décidé de la vendre dans mon magasin. Elle a même une station de recharge USB pour les smartphones !
Trousse de premiers soins
Cet article essentiel est distinct du Kit de survie qui (en règle générale) n’inclut pas autant de produits de premiers soins. Une bonne trousse de premiers soins est essentielle et devrait être placée à un endroit où les voyageurs pourront y accéder.
Conserves
Elles sont extrêmement importantes à l’approche de l’hiver, la saison avec le plus grand risque pour les voyageurs de se retrouver bloqués quelque part. Si vous vivez dans un climat froid, envisagez le stockage de conserves et autres denrées non périssables dans votre garde-manger afin que les voyageurs ne soient pas affamés en cas de tempête de neige ou panne de courant. (Si vous avez une cuisinière à gaz, incluez un paquet d’allumettes pour qu’ils puissent allumer les brûleurs !)
Eau en bouteille
Prenez un pack économique [environ 24 bouteilles] d’eau embouteillée et stockez-le. En cas de gel des tuyaux ou de coupure d’eau, cela peut littéralement sauver des vies.
Conservez ces articles d’urgence dans un placard/tiroir verrouillé appartenant au propriétaire mais faites savoir aux voyageurs qu’ils sont disponibles en cas de besoin. S’ils en ont besoin, dites-leur qu’il leur suffit de vous appeler pour connaître la combinaison en cas d’urgence. Pourquoi ? J’avais l’habitude de laisser les fournitures dans des placards non verrouillés jusqu’à ce qu’un groupe de voyageurs utilise mon eau en bouteille dédiée aux urgences et la finisse totalement.
Les urgences météorologiques sont toujours décevantes. Mais, avec ces articles à portée de main, vous pouvez réduire l’inquiétude de vos voyageurs !
Je suis Alanna Schroeder de The Distinguished Guest – Restez à l’affût de mes posts sur le blog de Properly. Je fournirai des trucs et astuces pour les hôtes et gestionnaires, avec tout depuis les contrôles du ménage jusqu’aux astuces de nettoyage d’après-saison, en passant par des études intéressantes “avant/après” de locations de vacances se trouvant sur la bonne voie. Merci beaucoup à Properly de m’avoir invitée à apporter ma pierre à l’édifice !
Enfrentémoslo: las emergencias metereológicas ocurren. Y a la madre naturaleza no le importa en realidad cuánto tiempo y dinero han invertido tus huéspedes en sus vacaciones.
Por eso, anfitriones y jefes de propiedad, muéstrenles a sus huéspedes que a ustedes les importa más que a ella y abastezcan tu alquiler vacacional para que esté preparado para cortes de corriente, tormentas de nieve, y otros escenarios de casos peores. Puede hacer una enorme diferencia no solo para vuestros huéspedes, sino también para vuestra propia tranquilidad.
Y aunque lo peor nunca pase, toca madera, los huéspedes saben que te importan lo suficiente para dar unos pasos adicionales para mantenerlos a ellos a salvo.
Esta es una lista de lo que mantengo en mis propiedades, y tú también deberías tener:
Kit de emergencia
Esta es una solución integral de una sola vez, con un suministro de provisiones de emergencia que incluye artículos en los que yo nunca habría pensado, como barras luminosas de 200 horas para cortes de corriente y barras de alimentos densos en nutrientes. Este es uno que me gusta.
Linterna con baterías adicionales.
¡Te sorprendería saber cuántos alquileres no están dotados de linterna y baterías! Es probable que tengas una en casa acumulando polvo en la gaveta de trastos, así que es fácil pasar por alto este detalle poco utilizado pero esencial en tu propiedad. Las baterías adicionales son tan necesarias como la linterna misma. No olvides revisarla periódicamente para asegurar que todavía funciona.
Radio de emergencia
Un radio a manivela permite a los huéspedes estar informados de los patrones climáticos en caso de un corte de corriente. Aquí hay uno que me gustó tanto que decidí venderlo en mi tienda. ¡Hasta tiene una base USB de carga para teléfonos inteligentes!
Kit de primeros auxilios
Este elemento fundamental está separado del kit de emergencia, el cual (por regla general) no incluye tantos productos de primeros auxilios. Un buen kit de primeros auxilios es fundamental y debe colocarse en algún lugar donde los huéspedes tengan acceso a él.
Comida enlatada
Este es extremadamente importante a medida que nos adentramos en el invierno, la estación con mayor potencial de que los huéspedes se queden varados en cualquier lugar. Si vives en un clima frío, considera abastecer tu despensa con productos enlatados y otros no perecederos para que los huéspedes no pasen hambre en caso de una tormenta de nieve o corte de corriente. (Si tienes cocina a gas, ¡incluye un paquete de fósforos para que puedan encender los quemadores!)
Agua enbotellada
Coge un paquete oferta [unas 24 botellas] de agua embotellada y guárdalo. En caso de que las tuberías se congelen o haya un corte de agua, esto puede ser literalmente un salvavidas.
Guarda estos elementos de emergencia en un armario o gaveta del propietario, cerrado, pero informa a los huéspedes que están disponibles de ser necesario. Si los necesitan, diles que simplemente tienen que llamarte para saber la combinación durante una emergencia. ¿Por qué? Yo dejaba las provisiones en armarios sin cerradura hasta que un grupo de huéspedes se sirvieron de mi agua de emergencia y se la terminaron.
Las emergencias relacionadas con el clima son una lata, sí o sí. Pero con estos elementos a la mano, ¡puedes ayudar a los huéspedes a pasar el mal rato!
Está atento al blog de Properly para ver otras publicaciones mías, Alanna Schroeder, de The Distinguished Guest. Voy a suministrar consejos y trucos para los anfitriones y jefes de propiedad, con todo, desde trucos de limpieza hasta consejos para la limpieza postemporada, a interesantes estudios antes-después en alquileres vacacionales a los que les va bien. ¡Muchas gracias a Properly por invitarme a contribuir!
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