Category 2 Responders - Overview of sectors and emergency planning
arrangements
The Civil Contingencies Act (2004) establishes a legislative framework for
emergency planning arrangements at the local level. The Act requires
Category 2 responders, many of whom are private sector bodies (e.g.
utilities, transport companies), to co-operate and share information with
Category 1 responders (e.g. emergency services and local authorities) to
inform multi-agency planning frameworks. For further information see
Chapter 2 and 3 of Emergency Preparedness, the Act's supporting
statutory guidance.
This section supports Category 1 and 2 responders in their implementation
of these duties by publishing in one place, generic information about the
industries covered by the Act. It provides a portal for Category 2 sectors
to pro-actively publish information about their industries to promote
awareness among front-line responders. It provides a valuable mechanism for
ensuring that Category 1 responders have ready and easy access to much of
the generic information they need. It is not intended to replace or dilute
the local engagement mandated by the Act, but it may help local partners to
focus this engagement on issues specific to their locality.
The information on these websites has been provided by those sectors who
have opted to take advantage of the portal. It is intended to be as helpful
as possible for Category 1 responders. We - and the industries who have
provided this information - would welcome your feedback: ccact@cabinet-office.x.gsi.gov.uk.
What more would you like to see published?
Utilities
Transport
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