Emergency Plan - Fylde Borough Council

Emergency Plan February 2007
Threat
Threat assessment
Triage
Utilities
Voluntary
organisations
Vulnerable people
Warning and
informing the
public
WRVS
The intent and capacity to cause loss of life or create adverse consequences to
human welfare (including property and the supply of essential services and
commodities), the environment or security.
A component of the risk assessment process in which identified threats are assessed
for future action.
Process of assessment of casualties and allocation of priorities by the medical or
ambulance staff at the site or casualty clearing station prior to evacuation. Triage
may be repeated at intervals and on arrival at a receiving hospital.
Companies providing essential services, e.g. gas, water, electricity, telephones.
Organisation staffed mainly be volunteers such as the British Red Cross Society,
Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, St John Ambulance, Council for Voluntary
Services, Citizens Advice Bureau and others.
People present or resident within an area known to local responders who because of
dependency or disability need particular attention during emergencies.
Establishing arrangements to warn the public when an emergency is likely to occur
or has occurred and to provide them with information and advice subsequently.
Women’s Royal Voluntary Service
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