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How the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
This guide provides a tested methodology for selecting and agreeing lead responders.
How you can report cases of modern slavery in the UK if you’re a first responder.
Evidence-based recommendations to protect first responders from exposure to fentanyl.
How responders can reduce the risk of communications disruption during emergencies by using ResilienceDirect, HITS and Telecoms Sub-Groups.
Lexicon of UK civil protection terminology.
Coal Authority marks a major milestone in its work, with February marking a year since it was granted Category 2 responder status.
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's attacks against healthcare workers and facilities, including "double tap" strikes, in Ukraine.
The Resilience Capabilities Programme aims to increase the capability to respond to and recover from civil emergencies and provides advice on preparing for a crisis.
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
Contact details for local resilience forums in the UK, and information about what they do.
Highlighting UK expertise in providing products and services that support the activities of first responders, both police and firefighters.
Information to help first responders, including emergency service workers, following a terrorist attack.
Information on enhancing communications resilience and how we work with telecommunication service providers to manage the risk of disruption to public networks.
Version 1.0 (Published 30 March 2012).
This section supports Category 1 and 2 responders by publishing in one place generic information about the industries covered by the Act.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
This document aims to clarify what is expected of category 1 and 2 responders in England and Wales.
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