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A Resilience Charter

Emergency Planning

Safety’ refers to protection against major hazards such as storms, floods and industrial explosions. The term ‘civil protection system’ describes coordinated national, regional and local arrangements designed to plan for, manage and respond to major emergencies, and to initiate recovery from them.

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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Emergency Planning

Print 0 46 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA At the time of writing this, the UK Government has just released the 2023 edition of the National Risk Register (NRR, HM Government 2023). In this, the UK Government is honouring its promise to promote greater transparency in risk assessment.

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A Proposed Strategy to Advocate for Improved Civil Protection in the United Kingdom

Emergency Planning

National elections in the United Kingdom are likely to bring a change in the political complexion of the government. In a world characterised by rising levels of hazard and threat, improvement of the civil protection system is a necessity. It is common to find lags and inertia in civil protection. that are pertinent to the field.

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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

National Fire Protection Association

Ready, a national public service campaign, has earmarked September as National Preparedness Month and urges those of us tasked with protecting people and property from fire, electrical, and related hazards, to work together, help educate, and empower the public to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies before they become tragedies.

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Managing Emergencies: The Challenges of the Future

Emergency Planning

What does all this mean for Britain? If we look at major emergencies in the UK over the last 25 years or so, there have been significant deficiencies in the response in just about every case. The real problem is that the British emergency planning, management and response system is fragmented and incomplete.

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Emergency Preparedness Week reminds us of importance of self-sufficiency for 72 hours

CCEM Strategies

CCEM Strategies proudly supports Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week , recognized annually in May. It’s a good reminder for all of us to prepare for not only an earthquake, but also any kind of public emergency. Know the hazards in your area There are various types of hazards and disasters, each with its own unique risks.

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Is Your Community Prepared for the Wildfire Season?

CCEM Strategies

Here are four (4) steps your community can take: Review and enhance emergency plans Develop readiness with training and practice Establish and strengthen partnerships Remain vigilant by monitoring hazards and risks Review and Enhance Your Emergency Plans Your community already has emergency plans.