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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

Although the virological, medical and epidemiological problems are obviously very complex, medical scientists - and politicians - should not be making risk management and logistical decisions if they do not have the expertise. The scenario for this pandemic (excluding the recovery) was fully formulated over the period 2003-2009.

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Managing Emergencies: The Challenges of the Future

Emergency Planning

What does all this mean for Britain? They lack consistent funding and have little executive authority. In the response to civilian emergencies, all countries experience a certain tension between centralisation and devolution. Above all, this is a matter of local pride, not merely expediency.

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Common Misconceptions about Disaster

Emergency Planning

Myth 10: After disaster people will not make rational decisions and will therefore inevitably tend to do the wrong thing unless authority guides them. Myth 17: Unburied dead bodies constitute a health hazard. Reality: Not even advanced decomposition causes a significant health hazard.

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Everything You Need to Know About Business Continuity Plans

Erwood Group

For small businesses, it is common to have just one all-encompassing plan. One important thing to know is that the Business Continuity Plan should contain all the information required to implement the processes and strategies to perform the business functions contained in the plan. What other logistical considerations are required?