Remove 2004 Remove Communications Remove Disaster Response Remove Laws
article thumbnail

A brief critique of UK emergency arrangements in the light of the Covid-19 crisis

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

Let's lay it on the line: these are disasters. In the case of coronavirus, the medical profession has taken control of the agenda, yet most of the failings--and there are many--refer to civil protection issues: communications, logistics, coordination. Failure to utilise the basic law is an indication that it is not fit for purpose.