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Emergency planning

Sean Westerby - January 2013
emergency.planning@kirklees.gov.uk

Emergency planning and business continuity

Emergency planning advice
  • Role of the council in major disasters
  • Flooding and emergency planning
  • Avian and pandemic flu
Major emergencies and disasters
  • Civil Contingencies Act 2004
  • Defining, preparing for and dealing with an emergency
  • Warning the public
  • Major hazard sites
Business continuity
  • Identify what parts of your company's activities and resources are essential.
  • Plan how your business will continue to operate in the event of an emergency.
UK Resilience (external site)
  • Preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.
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Community risks and resilience

Community Risk Register (external site)
  • Developed jointly by the West Yorkshire local authorities and key partners.
  • Details the main risks for the West Yorkshire area.
Community Resilience (external site)
  • Guidance and templates to assist individuals and community groups in preparing for an emergency.
Winter and severe weather
  • School and other closures.
  • Weather updates.
  • Information, advice and payments.
Roads and gritting in winter
  • Gritting routes.
  • Road closures.
  • Regular updates on weather and driving conditions.
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Emergency planning documents

About the Major Incident Plan (PDF 91kb)
  • How we will respond to a request for help from emergency services or any any other agencies.
  • A reference manual for dealing with incidents that comply with our definition of a major emergency.
  • Contains contact details for Corporate Safety & Resilience staff.
  • The Major Incident Plan is a confidential document and is reviewed and updated twice each year.
Who does what in emergencies (PDF 1Mb)
  • How the organisations responsible for dealing with emergencies work together.
  • Includes the roles and responsibilities of the emergency services and other agencies.
Keeping you and your family safe (PDF 890kb)
  • A brief guide to help you prepare for an emergency such as fire, flood and severe weather.
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Contact us

Email: emergency.planning@kirklees.gov.uk
Tel: 01484 226590

Corporate Safety and Resilience Team
Kirkgate Buildings
Byram Street
Huddersfield
HD1 1BY
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