Why plan for emergencies?
Large scale emergency incidents will inevitably occur from time to time, and they can have a huge effect on people's lives.
By planning ahead it is possible to reduce the chances of one happening, and also lessen the impact it may have.
A major incident can be characterised by causing widespread disruption, injury to people, and damage to property. Examples include:
- Disruption to Public Utilities
- Environmental Pollution
- Health Alerts
- Security Related Incidents
- Severe Weather
- Transport Accidents