Introduction

When emergencies happen in Scotland, a range of well‑practiced, flexible and adaptable arrangements are put in place to respond. These arrangements bring together emergency services, local authorities and other public bodies, volunteers, and communities.

In line with world-wide good practice, the approach to emergency preparedness in Scotland is based on the principles of “Integrated Emergency Management”. This enables us to respond to disruption caused by emergencies of any type, foreseen or unforeseen.

This module looks at how the Scottish approach works. It introduces you to the different organisations who work together and explains their legal responsibilities for emergency management.

Who this module is for

• Anyone with an interest in understanding emergency management in Scotland
• Volunteers and staff from public, private or voluntary sector organisations who could have a role in emergency management as a part of their responsibilities
• Students who are studying topics related to emergency management

What you'll learn

• The principles, legal frameworks, and guidance underpinning emergency management in Scotland
• Who the resilience partners are, and their responsibilities
• How your group or organisation might connect with resilience partners and how your group or organisation could play a part within resilience structures and partnerships