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Climate Change Preparedness Iain Bryson, Head of Emergency ManagementService Presentation Content •Civil Contingencies Act •Local Resilience Forum •Community Risk Register – risks associated with Climate Change •Plans/Processes in place to address Climate Change •Government Response to Pitt Review •Questions Emergency Planning Statutory Requirements Civil Contingencies Act 2004 Statutory Framework for Emergency Management at Local Level Category 1 Responders Category 2 Responders (Part Two of the CC Act covers Emergency Powers) Category 1 Responders ‘Core’ Organisations • Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) • Local NHS bodies • Health Protection Agency • Local Authorities • Maritime and Coastguard Agency • Environment Agency Category 2 Responders ‘Co-operating’ Bodies • Utilities (water, gas, electricity, telecommunications) • Transport Companies & Infrastructure Providers (railway / airport operators, harbour authorities) • Highways Agency • Health and Safety Executive Duties under the CCA • Cooperation • Information Sharing • Emergency Planning • BCM/BCM advice to Businesses • Warning and Informing the Public • Risk Assessment What are the risks in the County connected to Climate Change that may result in an emergency response? National Risk Register National Risk Register Multi-Agency working in Gloucestershire Local Resilience Forum LRF Groups • Local Authority liaison Emergency Services Health Services Local Resilience Forum (LRF) EA and Other agencies Local Authorities • Planning • CBRN sub-group • Training • Infrastructure • Media & Public Information • Health • Pandemic Flu sub-group • Volunteers • Search & Rescue • Risk Assessment Community Risk Register Risks Connected to Climate Change • Severe Weather (Storms/Gales, Heatwave, Snow/ice, fluvial/pluvial flooding, Forest Fires, drought) • Structural Hazards (Land movements, building/bridge collapse, Reservoir/dam failure) • Industrial/Technical Failure (electricity/gas/water/communications) Risks Connected to Climate Change - Plans/Processes in Place • Business Continuity Plans • Multi-Agency Flood Plan/Flood Alleviation Scheme • Heatwave Plan • Highways Emergency Plan • Water Distribution Plan • Water Treatment Works Plans • Pipeline Plan • Community Plans • Flood/Weather Warnings Pitt Review – Government Response Key Messages • Draft Floods and Water Bill (April 2009) • Local Authorities are Key • Help Public to be more resilient/access to insurance • Long Term investment Strategy • Work with Environment Agency to develop guidance for Surface Water Management Plans • Improve Infrastructure Resilience Any Questions?