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How to run exercises and training for emergency planning and preparedness, with an introduction to the Central Government Emergency Response Training (CGERT) Course.
How BEIS has planned for emergencies potentially affecting oil, gas and electricity production and supply, and the civil nuclear establishment.
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.
Information about the Nuclear Accident Response Organisation (NARO) and the UK atmospheric nuclear testing programme.
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
HQ SJC(UK) coordinates the Armed Forces’ contribution to UK resilience operations in support of other government departments.
999 and 112 is the national emergency response service in the UK. 112 is the pan-European equivalent to 999 and can be used in the UK.
The Advisory Group on Military and Emergency Response Medicine (AGMERM) provides specialist advice to the Ministry of Defence on the medical aspects of defence against chemical, biological and radiological threats. AGMERM works with the Ministry of Defence .
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Plans and resources in readiness for radiological and nuclear emergencies that may have an impact on public health.
Contact details for local resilience forums in the UK, and information about what they do.
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods. We provide scientific and operational leadership, working with local, national and international partners...
The British Embassy Washington maintains and develops relations between the UK and the United States.
Find out about the Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC) and its associated responsibilities.
It is important for all levels of government to be clear, in advance, which department will lead on main potential challenges.
Information on how to contact UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in an emergency and contact health protection teams.
How to publish content to GOV.UK about a national emergency.
Management of British armed forces casualties and compassionate cases 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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