Preparing for emergencies
This part of the site provides a single gateway for advice to UK business from government about emergency preparedness and response. It provides information to help businesses of all sizes to prepare for emergencies, and when they do happen, to ensure that disruption is minimised and recovery is effective. This includes information about the various ways in which the Government engages with business to prepare for emergencies, and sources of regional and local support for your business. It also provides an e-tool that you can use to implement business continuity in your organisation.
The key issue for businesses is how to ensure continuity in an emergency. Business Continuity advice sets out how you can make sure your business is as prepared as it can be.
The business benefits of planning describes some of the business benefits of business continuity planning.
Local advice will help firms to access regional and local advice and support. From May 15 2006 local authorities will have a statutory duty to provide advice and assistance to local businesses. This page describes what they are required to do and attempts to signpost the advice available in your local area.
Many businesses have already prepared to deal with emergencies. These case studies have been designed to help firms learn from the approaches adopted by similar businesses.
Government aims to develop civil protection policy in partnership with the business community. Business involvement explains the structures which exist to achieve that.
A number of sectors provide important services and advice to businesses before and after emergencies. Sources of support sets out background on some of these key partners.
You can get more detailed information on civil protection topics on our sister website, www.ukresilience.gov.uk [External website].