Emergency Planning & Preparation

Emergency planning and preparation is about having clear, workable arrangements in place for managing foreseeable emergencies and making sure people understand their role if something unexpected happens. It goes beyond written plans and focuses on readiness, confidence, and practical response.

Not at all. Many organisations already have plans in place. Our role is often to review what you have, understand how it works in practice, and help strengthen or simplify arrangements where needed.

No. Our aim is to keep documentation proportionate and usable. The focus is on clarity, roles, and communication rather than producing lengthy plans that are difficult to apply in real situations.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The frequency and type of testing should reflect your risks, activities, and how often things change. We can help you decide what level of drills or exercises is appropriate for your organisation.

Yes. We can support the planning and facilitation of drills and exercises, helping teams practise their response, learn from the experience, and build confidence in a controlled and supportive environment.

Emergency response focuses on managing the immediate situation and keeping people safe, while business continuity looks at how operations are sustained or recovered. Where useful, we help ensure these arrangements work together rather than separately.

Emergency planning works best when it involves the people who would actually be responding, not just senior leaders or safety teams. We help organisations identify who needs to be involved and support meaningful engagement.