UK recovery handbook for biological incidents
This document is designed to aid decisions in managing the recovery phase of a biological incident.
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This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
The handbook is intended for use by recovery coordination groups (RCGs) and other stakeholders, such as:
- national and local authorities
- central government departments and agencies
- environmental and health protection experts
- emergency services
- industry
- others who may be affected by a biological incident
It aims to reduce or eliminate exposure and subsequent public health risks from environmental contamination.