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Emergency Planning

Emergency Planning

Role of the Emergency Planning Unit

The unit plans and co-ordinates the response to any emergency that may require mobilisation of Council personnel and/or resources.

This is achieved through 7 main functions:

• Monitoring threats to the authority area.
• Producing and maintaining the Council's corporate emergency plans.
• Providing training for all staff who may be required to respond.
• Coordinating the Council's response to an incident in support of the Emergency Services.
• Coordinating the Council's role in leading the recovery phase of any emergency.
• Maintaining the Council's Corporate Business Continuity Management plan.
• Providing representation on the Central Scotland Strategic Coordinating Group at all levels.