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The Emergency Planning Unit |
It is commonly thought that emergency response is only for those in uniforms carrying flashing blue lights. But it isn’t. The Emergency Planning Unit performs a vital role in facilitating the preparation for such incidents and events and assisting in the co-ordination of the response. This page aims to give readers an insight into the work of the unit. The work of the Emergency Planning Unit (EPU) falls into four broad categories: Planning – The EPU is continually assessing the risks posed within Warwickshire and developing and maintaining plans to, where possible prevent an emergency occurring or ensuring that procedures are in place to control and mitigate their impact. Training and Exercising – The EPU conducts a continuous programme of training for our partner agencies and other relevant persons to make them aware of the need to plan, and to provide them with the necessary advice and guidance to do this. The Unit also provides a means to validate their procedures, on a regular basis through exercises to assure maximum preparedness. Liaison – The EPU works closely with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure harmonisation of plans and procedures so to ensure a co-ordinated and integrated response to emergency incidents as they arise. Operational – During times of emergency the work of the unit goes beyond production of plans, with an active role in co-ordinating the response, and provision of logistical support. The unit will likely lead any reconstruction or recovery to restore the community. |
The operational role of the EPU has been tested on many occasions including:
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| The EPU, whilst being prepared to respond during office hours, also operates a 24hr, 365 day a year duty officer system whereby the emergency services can access assistance at any time. The EPU promotes the need for emergency preparedness to become part of the management culture of all partner agencies within the County to ensure that Warwickshire continues to be as best prepared to respond to any emergency as possible. | |
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