Blurred lines: Emergency preparedness, resilience and response within local authorities compared with organisations within the wider health economy
Abstract
This paper looks at the integration of local authorities within the emergency preparedness, resilience and response (EPRR) system for health. The experience of the author, who works within this field for a local authority, is that current guidance is unclear and has affected integration of local authorities into the EPRR system. This paper therefore aims to identify why these issues exist and to assist in driving changes to current guidance, documentation and procedures.
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Author's Biography
Laura Drew started in the emergency planning industry by studying for a bachelor’s degree in emergency and disaster management and a master’s degree in emergency planning and management at Coventry University, UK. She subsequently worked for a private consultant, for whom she started up business continuity services to both the public and private sector. From here, she moved to Emergency Planning Manager for West Midlands Police, and then Public Health Senior Emergency Planning Officer in a local authority. In 2012, Laura was awarded the UK Emergency Planning Society ‘Resilience Planner of the Year’ and the West Yorkshire Police Women in Policing Award for ‘Excellence in Performance’.
Citation
Drew, Laura (2017, March 1). Blurred lines: Emergency preparedness, resilience and response within local authorities compared with organisations within the wider health economy. In the Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, Volume 10, Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.69554/HQPJ4112.
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