CHAPTER 4 – Management Structures

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Response to every emergency requires to be tailored to the particular circumstances prevailing. These circumstances will dictate the appropriate level of management required. The key principle is having the right people in the right place at the right time.

CHAPTER 3 – Integrated Emergency Management: Guidance and Principles

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The development of resilience in Scotland is based on the principle of Integrated Emergency Management (IEM). The aim of IEM is to develop flexible and adaptable arrangements for dealing with emergencies, whether foreseen or unforeseen. It is based on a multi-agency approach and the effective co-ordination of those agencies. It involves Category 1 and Category 2 responders (as defined in the Act) and also the voluntary sector, commerce and a wide range of communities.

CHAPTER 2 - Legislation

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Preparing Scotland is underpinned by the principal legislation involved, the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (the Act) and the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 (the Regulations), as amended in the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Contingency Planning)(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2013 and the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (Amendment of List of Responders) (Scotland) Order 2021.

Section 1 - PHILOSOPHY AND STRUCTURES: CHAPTER 1 - Introduction

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Resilience

We live in a complex and increasingly interdependent society. Whilst this brings many benefits, it also leaves us, potentially, more vulnerable to a number of challenges. These challenges take many forms, both new and old. Our vulnerabilities around power supply and information technology are relatively new, whilst others, such as pandemic disease and severe weather incidents, have been with us for centuries.

Philosophy, Principles, Structure and Regulatory Duties

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MINISTERIAL FOREWORD

Resilience is everyone’s business. Individuals, communities, emergency services and the wider public sector including Scottish Government, as well as voluntary organisations and businesses all have their part to play in making Scotland safe and secure.

Guide 7: Critical Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) Continuous Improvement Model

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Overview

What

This guide seeks to:

• Demonstrate a common cross-sector approach to continuous Critical Infrastructure Resilience (CIR) improvement in Scotland. It explains the process by which continuous improvement will be assessed and monitored by the Scottish Government.

Who

This guide is aimed at:

Guide 6: Building Resilience to a Changing Climate (Adaptation)

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What

This guide seeks to:

• Provide relevant information to those responsible for critical infrastructure in Scotland to help build resilience to the impacts of the changing climate.

Who

This guide is aimed at:

Guide 5: Building Resilience to Natural Hazards

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Overview

What

This guide seeks to:

• Establish a common cross-sector approach to building resilience to Natural Hazards. The guide includes information on the key risks for Scotland and the impact that these may have on infrastructure, and provides information on the resources and support available to organisations.

Who

This guide is aimed at:

Guide 4: Cyber Resilience and Critical Infrastructure

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Overview

What

This guide seeks to:

• Establish a common cross-sector approach to Cyber Resilience and Critical Infrastructure. The guide includes information on the key risks for Scotland and the impact that these may have on infrastructure, and provides information on the resources and support available to organisations.

Who

This guide applies to:

Guide 3: Dependencies and Interdependencies

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Overview

What

The guide seeks to:

• Outline practical approaches that can be used to assess dependencies and interdependencies at site specific, regional and sector level.

Who

This guide is aimed at: