We are the same as any other local authority, as a Category 1 responder and have a statutory responsibility to respond to a major emergency. These responsibilities are shared between the other members of the Lancashire Resilience Forum, the main roles are:
- support the emergency services
- assistance to people in distress
- co-ordination of activities of the various elements local authorities and other agencies
- consultation with the police, release of information to the media and advice to the public
- maintenance and restoration of local authority services
In order to carry out this role it is necessary for us to have a prepared emergency plan.
Lancashire Resilience Forum is a partnership of member agencies, including those defined under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
We work together with partners, through the Lancashire Resilience Forum to ensure that if and when an emergecy occurs, we are prepared to respond together and minimise any impact.