Health and safety is aimed at protecting employees and other people who may be affected by work activities. It should not be seen as a barrier to anyone getting involved in helping their community cope better in an emergency. In fact, being aware of it can give you confidence that you are taking action in the best and safest way for yourself, volunteers and the people you are helping.
It is important to regularly review and update your Community Emergency Plan to ensure it meets the changing needs of your community. It is also important to make sure that your Plan will work properly in an emergency.
When an emergency happens, you will need to know how best to use your Plan and volunteers.
This guide takes you through a step by step process that will enable you to:
Scotland experiences severe winter weather, flooding, fuel shortages, animal diseases, and pandemic viruses. These events disrupt daily life and can put people at risk.
When communities organise themselves and create a Community Emergency Plan, they can make a big difference in reducing harm and speeding recovery.
The table below provides a list of acronyms used in this guidance.
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AHAC |
Airborne Hazard Advisory Cell |
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APHA |
Animal and Plant Health Agency |
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AWE |
Atomic Weapons Establishment |
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CBRN |
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear |
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CMO |
Chief Medical Officer |
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COBR |
(not an exhaustive list)
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Animal health and welfare |
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