Publications
16 results
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The foundations of emergency management in Scotland
This module explains how emergency management works in Scotland. It introduces the organisations involved, how they work together and their legal responsibilities.
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Partnership working in emergency management
This module explains how organisations and communities work together in emergencies, the benefits of partnership working and how strong local relationships can be developed and maintained.
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Building resilient communities
Guidance on strengthening community resilience in Scotland through preparedness, partnership working and community led emergency planning.
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Guide to emergency planning for community groups
Advice for community groups to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
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The role of community groups in emergencies
This module provides an overview of how communities can come together and work with official responders in emergency situations.
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Exercise guidance
This guidance outlines practical tools for assisting in the planning, delivery and evaluation of exercises.
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Scientific and Technical Advice Cell (STAC) guidance
What a Scientific and Technical Advice Cell (STAC) is and its role in responding to an emergency in Scotland.
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Regional Resilience Partnerships Risk Preparedness Assessment guidance
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.
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Warning and informing Scotland: Communicating with the public
This guidance explains how to communicate with the public before, during and after emergencies. It also outlines good practice for crisis communications.
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Care for people affected by emergencies
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.