Guidance for preparing Scotland
Explore our library of national guidance documents that assist Scotland in planning, responding and recovering from emergencies.
Philosophy, principles, structures and regulatory duties
This overarching guidance sets out the philosophy, principles and practices that act as the building blocks for resilience in Scotland. It is based on the experience and expertise of our resilience community.
Detailed guidance about preparing Scotland
These documents support the Philosophy, principles, structures and regulatory duties guidance. Each document focuses on a specific area of emergency preparedness in Scotland.
Guidance on responding to emergencies in Scotland, outlining resilience principles, responder roles, legislation and best practice.
Guidance on supporting communities to recover from emergencies. Outlines recovery principles, multi‑agency roles and the importance of early, coordinated action.
This guidance explains how to communicate with the public before, during and after emergencies. It also outlines good practice for crisis communications.
Guidance on the RRPs' RPA process, including information on the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, the 4 stages of the assessment and the community risk register.
Guidance on offering care to those affected by an emergency, including the types of incidents and those affected, establishing a Care for People team and coordinating a multi-agency response, and communicating with the media and the public.
Guidance on strengthening community resilience in Scotland through preparedness, partnership working and community led emergency planning.
Advice for community groups to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Guidance on preparing for and providing psychosocial and mental health support for those affected by emergencies.
Scottish guidance on business resilience. Includes principles, approach and good practice.
This guidance explains how to deal with a mass fatalities emergency, including information on the approach to intensive and extensive emergencies.
What a Scientific and Technical Advice Cell (STAC) is and its role in responding to an emergency in Scotland.
This guidance outlines practical tools for assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation of exercises.