Principles
Principles
- Response should concentrate on the effects rather than the cause
- Response should be planned and undertaken as an extension of normal day to day activities
- Underlying aim to develop flexible arrangements which enable agencies to deal with any crisi
Risks
For most local authorities the prevalent risks appear to be weather related. In severe weather, we can expect to initiate emergency responses involving:
- Flooding & evacuation
- Rest centre operations
- Prolonged utility loss
- Identifying and caring for the vulnerable in the community
- School closures
