The Disaster Response Challenge is a unique two-day event exclusive to the British Red Cross. It provides an opportunity for participants to experience first hand the issues and decisions faced by the British Red Cross Emergency Response Unit (ERU) – something that only a handful of people get to experience in a lifetime.

From the business continuity manager’s point of view it provides a good opportunity to stretch your crisis management skills.

Built around a hypothetical disaster that unfolds in real time, the Challenge tests the calmest and most practical of you as you develop your own ‘Disaster Response Plan’. You will be taken out of your comfort zone, into an environment where in real life your decisions would be a matter of life and death.

The Challenge is run by British Red Cross staff including experienced members of the ERU, and experts in disaster response logistics. Areas covered include logistics, communications, first aid and casualty evacuation and delegate security.

When: 28 - 30 March 2008
Where: Bramley, Hampshire
Booking fee: £50
Minimum sponsorship: £500 (All money raised through this event will benefit the work of the British Red Cross)
Contact: Clare Murray on 020 7382 4653 or cmurray@redcross.org.uk

Read an article about the experience of one business continuity manager on this year’s Disaster Response Challenge.

•Date: 13th Dec 2007• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Crisis management
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