‘Logistic Operations for Emergency Supplies: Guidance for Emergency Planners’

The UK Cabinet Office has published guidance for emergency planners on ‘Logistic Operations for Emergency Supplies’.

The objective of the guidance is “to provide a common understanding of options available to emergency planners for the coordination, prioritisation and acquisition of emergency supplies.” It is based on the following principles:

* Local Resilience Forums should set up a multi-agency logistic support capability as a standard part of their emergency planning, response and recovery arrangements.

* Regional Offices should facilitate logistic support arrangements within a region.

* Central Government should provide strategic guidance and advice; also support and co-ordination in the event of exceptional circumstances.

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•Date: 25th August 2009• Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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