Under the Civil Contingencies Act local authorities are
now obliged to help businesses plan for disasters such as
fires, terrorist attacks and bird flu. The new services,
launched recently, are designed to ensure that disasters
cause as little damage to the economy as possible and businesses
continue to trade.
A survey by the Cabinet Office and the Chartered Management
Institute of 1,150 firms and public sector organisations
found that while disaster planning was seen as important
by the majority, less than half had actually put together
a plan.
The most common business disruptions are currently the loss
of IT, followed by the loss of key staff and then phone system
failures.
Internet Links:
Telegraph
article to read the government’s
guidance go to Preparing
for emergencies and www.ukresilience.info
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