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Assessing the Risk - The Community Risk Register
As defined in Part 1 of the Civil Contingencies Act an ‘Emergency’ is an event or situation which threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the UK, the environment of a place in the UK, or war or terrorism which threatens serious damage to the security of the UK.
A countywide risk assessment exercise known as the Hertfordshire Community Risk Register has been produced as required by the Civil Contingencies Act to assist in preparing for major incidents; this can be found on the Herts Direct website. The hazards listed in the register are grouped under the following headings:
- Animal Health, Human Health and Plant Disease
- Business Failure and Industrial Action
- Crime and Public Disorder
- Industrial Accidents, Environmental Pollution and Transport Accidents
- Severe Weather and Structural Hazards
- Technical Failure
The risk assessment process is constantly reviewed and updated. For the North Hertfordshire area North Hertfordshire District Council has identified the following Community Risks:
- Pollution
- Transport
- Severe Weather
- Health
- Business Continuity
To enable the authority to respond quickly and adequately, specialist teams are being established, equipped and trained to provide support and guidance during these types of emergencies. Private and confidential plans exist for many of these risks.