What we do
In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, the primary concern of
the Emergency Planning Unit is to utilise the resources available
to the Local Authority to provide support for the Emergency
Services, and to coordinate the Voluntary Agencies to mitigate the
effects of the incident.
As the emphasis switches to recovery, the Vale of Glamorgan
Council will take the lead role in facilitating the rehabilitation
of the community and the restoration of the environment.
In addition, the Emergency Planning Unit:
- Develops plans/arrangements to coordinate the Local Authority
response to an incident, and mitigate the effects on the wider
community.
- Oversees the development of service area (Social Services,
Highways, Leisure etc.) emergency response plans.
- Organises and participates in exercises.
- Provides emergency training sessions to Local Authority Staff,
Council Members and Voluntary Agencies.
- Offers personal/professional development training opportunities
(Courses, Seminars, Conferences).
- Develops advice and guidance leaflets on emergency preparedness
and associated topics for the wider community.
- Contributes to the safe planning of events held in the Vale of
Glamorgan.
Contact
Email: EmergencyPlanning@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk