Blackstone's Emergency Planning, Crisis and Disaster Management 2E 2014

The only book of its kind to offer practical advice and
guidance nationally for the police and emergency services on how to prepare plans
and conduct exercises

Explains all the key aspects of emergency plans in a step-by-step,
accessible way

Includes discussion of each main agency, their role, and
how this information can be integrated into more effective and robust planning

Blackstone's Emergency Planning, Crisis, and Disaster Management is a practical
guide for those involved in all aspects of emergency preparedness, resilience, and
response. Primarily focused on the requirements of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004,
it has been developed from the highly regarded Emergency Planning Officers' Handbook.

The complete toolkit for anyone involved in emergency planning, business
continuity, and resilience management, this must-have guide offers a comprehensive,
chronological guide to each stage of emergency planning, from creating a plan or
exercise through to setting up a control room and debriefing for future improvement
and development. There is also full coverage of how the emergency response is managed
by each of the main agencies involved, helping you to gain a greater understanding
of what to expect from each agency and the individuals participating, so they can
be better integrated into an exercise or plan. Overviews at the start of each chapter,
key point and top tip boxes, as well as tasks and flowcharts provide you with the
complete reference, whether you are beginning your emergency planning or simply
need to refresh your memory as you initiate an exercise.

Readership: Emergency Planning Officers within the police, fire,
ambulance, coastguard, local authorities, primary care trusts, members of the 60
local resilience forums, utility companies, and other public bodies, such as the
Environment Agency. Also of interest to those involved in risk management, as well
as students studying resilience and contingency planning.