Chief of the Bali Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), I Made Rentin, announced on Friday that with the certification of these seven hotels, the province now has 106 disaster-ready accommodations.
"Out of the 498 star-rated hotels, 106 now hold disaster preparedness certificates. Our current focus is on premium hotels," he said.
Rentin explained that the Bali provincial government is encouraging all tourist accommodations, especially star-rated hotels, to prioritize disaster preparedness.
"Since these hotels often host international events and national coordination meetings, we are focusing on them," he added.
Although the seven newly certified hotels have met the requirements, BPBD Bali issued several reminders related to evacuation route signs, sign color changes, and the ideal number of security personnel.
"The latest regulation from the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) requires the evacuation signs to be blue, replacing the previous green," Rentin explained.
He also mentioned that there is now a prescribed ratio between the number of hotel guests and safety personnel.
The hotels that received the reminders have committed to meeting the staffing requirements within 1.5 years.
Bali regional secretary Dewa Made Indra emphasized that disaster preparedness is not solely the government's responsibility but a collective duty.
He added that disasters must be anticipated, as Bali’s economy, which heavily relies on tourism, faces potential risks that could disrupt tourism activities.
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