Guidance

Local authorities’ preparedness for civil emergencies

This guide for chief executives, sets out the types of issues local authorities should consider in order to be fully prepared to respond to a civil emergency.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 30 October 2014
• Last updated: 28 November 2018 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Local authorities’ preparedness for civil emergencies: a good practice guide for chief executives

Ref: ISBN 978-1-4098-5373-2

PDF, 382 KB, 27 pages

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Guidance to assist chief executives of local authorities in making sure they are well-prepared to respond and recover from a civil emergency in their local area.

As well as referencing existing government guidance, including the duties set out in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, it contains good practice examples and sources of further information and training.

Published 30 October 2014
Last updated 28 November 2018 + show all updates

1. 28 November 2018

   Added updated good practice guide for chief executives.

2. 30 October 2014

   First published.