Emergency Plan - Fylde Borough Council

Emergency Plan February 2007
to give warnings to those likely to be affected, to monitor the effects of an incident and to
investigate its cause. The EA also collects evidence for future enforcement or cost recovery. It
plays a major part in the UK Government's response to overseas nuclear incidents.
6.4.1.8 HM Coastguard
The primary responsibility of HM Coastguard is to initiate and co-ordinate civil maritime search
and rescue. This includes mobilising, organising and dispatching resources to assist people
in distress at sea, in danger on the cliffs or shoreline, or in danger in inland areas due to
flooding.
6.4.1.9 Local Authorities
In the immediate aftermath of an emergency, the principal concerns of the local authority are:
• To support the emergency services;
• To continue normal support and care for the local and wider community;
• To utilise resources to mitigate the effects of the emergency; and
• To co-ordinate the response by organisations other than the emergency services
(i.e. volunteer organisations).
As time goes on and the emphasis switches to recovery, the local authority will take the
leading role in rehabilitating the community and restoring the environment.
Each local authority is able to supply considerable assistance and resources; these resources
can be supplemented if necessary by mutual aid from neighbouring and other local
authorities.
6.4.1.10 Lancashire County Council
In a major emergency or where more than one District Council is involved, the County Chief
Executive may assume responsibility for the overall co-ordination of Local Authority services
with those of public utilities and other organisations. The County Emergency Control Centre
would be opened at Red Rose Hub Preston, or possibly at some other suitable location
depending on the area of the County affected to enable the effective co-ordination of action
between all services involved. Contact with any County Services should initially be through
the County Emergency Planning Officer.
6.4.2 Category Two Responders
Category Two responders are defined as those organisations that have, or may have, a
supporting role during an incident. In some cases they may be required to develop their own
emergency plans. They are obligated to supply information to the Category One responders
to assist in the preparing of emergency plans, for training and exercise purposes, and during
the response and recovery stages of an incident.
6.4.2.1 Utilities
This includes telecommunications, electricity, gas, water & sewerage suppliers, all of which
may have a vital support role in responding to emergencies. This is especially true when one
or more of these services has been disrupted or additional supplies are required.
6.4.2.2 Railway and Airport Operators
The railway and airport operators are responsible for the safe operations of their respective
business operations and for the safety of their customers using their services.
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