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July 2008
3 July
Homeland & Border Security 08 - Working Together, Securing the Nation
The event will address how best to use technology to enhance the UK's capability to gether, sotre, analyse and securely share intelligence between national and international security agencies and to facilitate the orgaisation and deployment of resources to improve resilience and emergency preparedness, prevent radicalisation and thwart terrorist attacks. Special offer - 20% off for Contingency Today readers from the public sector, please quote reference "Contingency"
11 July
EMERGENCY PLANNING & CALL HANDLING SKILLS WORKSHOP
Duration: 1 day Max number of participants: 12 Cost: �119 p.p. [regional venues]; SYNOPSIS This workshop is aimed at those who have to handle telephone calls during emergencies and for those who are responsible for the planning phase. Under new legislation councils have an obligation to plan for emergencies and civil contingencies and to warn and inform the public. This workshop is designed to give participants the practical skills required to cope with inquiries whether they are from the public, the media or partner organisations and will cover these topics: Approach to an Emergency or Crisis Emergency Call Handling Emergency Call Handling with Real Time Updates Dealing with the Media Being an Effective Messenger FOR DATES, LOCATIONS & VENUES ...of all of our workshops, please visit our website. IN-HOUSE DELIVERY ...we are always happy to deliver our workshops in-house at very competitive prices, so please just get in touch with your requirements. 10% DISCOUNT ...is available for block bookings of 5 or more places. You are not required to nominate specific workshops, locations and dates at the time of booking.
14 July
How Do We Prevent The Likelihood Of Future Flooding?
Who should be responsible for surface and groundwater flooding? What regulatory changes are needed to ease pressure on existing drainage and sewerage? How should sustainable drainage systems be developed, owned and maintained? How responsible should developers be for new SUDs? How should the national investment strategy be changed? What should be the responsibilities of public utilities on dealing with potential flooding? How should climate change be taken into account? How should the recommendations of Pitt be co-ordinated, implemented, monitored and reported on? How are we going to get to where we want to be in 10 years time? Contributors James Gray MP, House of Commons Environment Committee Dr Andrew Collins, Director, Disaster and Development Centre, Northumbria University Nick Reynard, Head of Risk Analysis and Modelling Group, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Cllr Paul Bettison, Chair, Environment Board, Local Government Association Stephen Haddrill, Director General, Association of British Insurers Carl Minns, Council Leader, Hull City Council Martin Kane, Customer Relations Director, Severn Trent Water Pam Warhurst, Board Member, Natural England A Senior Representative, Environment Agency
