Emergency planning and Business Continuity (Ready Dartford) - It
pays to be prepared for any emergency - Business continuity
management and promotion - Guidance on community action during
severe weather A major emergency is commonly defined as any
event (happening with or without warning) causing or threatening
death or injury, damage to property or the environment or
disruption to the community, which because of the scale of its
effects cannot be dealt with as part of our day-to-day
activities. Most emergencies are completely unpredictable. To
prepare for a response to the foreseeable risks and other
incidents the Council has developed a range of response plans as
it is required to do as a Category 1 responder as defined by the
Civil Contingencies Act 2004. The plans are generic and
site/function specific and are established so that resources and
experienced people can respond effectively when a major crisis
occurs. Local authorities at both county and district council
level have a statutory requirement unde