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 A new framework document, The National Flood Emergency Framework for England, has been published which provides information and planning assumptions to inform and encourage contingency planning in England.
The document is aimed at emergency managers but also provides useful information for business continuity managers; especially on what assistance to expect during flooding incidents.
The National Flood Emergency Framework for England is broken down into the following areas:
Part One: Understanding flood emergency planning and response
Section 1: Introduction to the National Flood Emergency Framework
Section 2: What emergency planners and responders need to know about
national emergency management
Section 3: What emergency planners and responders need to know about
the legal framework
Section 4: What emergency planners and responders can expect from
central government
Section 5: Tools for flood emergency planners and responders
Part Two: Being prepared
Section 6: The importance of multi-agency planning
Section 7: Good communications are essential:
plan how you will communicate during an incident
Section 8: Important aspects of flood preparedness
Section 9: Reservoir safety
Section 10: Dealing with the consequences of flooding –
health and environmental considerations
Section 11: Flood rescue
Part Three: Detailed planning for flood emergencies
Section 12: Detailed guidance on developing a Multi-Agency Flood Plan (MAFP)
Read The National Flood Emergency Framework (PDF)
•Date: 30th July 2010 • Region: UK •Type: Article •Topic: Emergency planning
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