Disaster Response Challenge 2006

Want to know how well you would cope during a major disaster? Take the Disaster Response Challenge.

The British Red Cross Emergency Response Unit (ERU) is to coordinate an open disaster response exercise which will provide a unique opportunity for participants to experience first hand the issues and decisions faced by the Red Cross ERU in a disaster situation – something that only a handful of people get to experience in a lifetime.

Built around a hypothetical disaster that unfolds in real time over a two-day period, this challenge will test the calmest and most practical of business continuity managers and will provide valuable first hand experience of operational decision-making during crisis conditions.

Date & timings:
Start: 8pm Friday, 7th April 2006
Finish: 3.30pm Sunday, 9th April 2006

Included in costs:
Meals (starting with breakfast on Saturday morning)
Accommodation (this will be basic in keeping with the ‘disaster’ environment of the course)
Costs: Places cost £50 and each participant must pledge to raise a minimum £500.

If you would like to reserve a place or have any queries, please contact Patricia Dillon pdillon@redcross.org.uk

More details on the event can be found at http://www.redcross.org.uk/event.asp?id=49520

•Date: 3rd Feb 2006• Region: UK • Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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