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2.11 DISASTER APPEAL FUND PLAN
The Disaster Appeal Fund Plan was developed by the Greater London Authority for a
catastrophic event occurring in the Greater London area and is endorsed and supported
by the London Regional Resilience Forum. The plan is based on the experience in
setting up an appeal fund following bombings in London on 7th July 2005. The plan
can be accessed through the Strategic Emergency Plan.
2.12 CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, NUCLEAR AND ENHANCED
CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS (CBRNE)
The Home Office has produced a guidance document on the safe handling of
contaminated fatalities in the event of a CBRN attack (Restricted).
The guidance has been designed primarily to be used by those who may be required to
deal with contaminated fatalities at the scene of a terrorist incident involving CBRN
materials. It does not deal with incidents involving hazardous industrial substances
(HAZMAT incidents).
London Resilience has produced a London Chemical, Biological Radiological (CBR)
response framework (Restricted). This outlines the framework within which the London
Resilience partner agencies would counter a CBR emergency.
2.13 HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE CENTRE
The London Humanitarian Assistance Centre Plan provides guidance for the delivery of
a London Humanitarian Assistance Centre in the event of an “emergency”.
This plan should be read in conjunction with the LESLP manual which outlines the use
and operation of additional assistance centres - Rest Centres, Survivor Reception
Centre, and Family and Friends Reception Centres.
The Humanitarian Assistance Plan and LESLP manual can be accessed through the
London Strategic Emergency Plan.
2.14 RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL ISSUES
The religious cultural and ethical considerations of the main religious faiths and ethnic
groups in the UK are included in the Home Office document The Needs of Faith
Communities in Major Emergencies: Some Guidelines (2005).
2.15 THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR CAPABILITIES DOCUMENT
The Voluntary Sector Capabilities Document has been designed to promote and raise
awareness of the potential voluntary sector contribution within the London region, and
can be used as a reference tool to assist Category One and Two responders, as defined
by the Civil Contingencies Act, 2004, when engaging with the Voluntary Sector. It sets
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