Information on the procedures in place for dealing with local emergencies, including medical emergencies, gas pipeline emergencies, major accidents and weather-related emergencies. Also emergency planning, including business continuity.

• Business Continuity
  The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 requires Local Authorities to make and maintain business continuity plans to ensure they can continue to perform their functions in the event of an emergency. These plans are accepted as a stated policy of the Council and are being developed.
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• Community Risk Register
  In accordance with the timetable set by the Civil Contingency Act Regulations, the Strategic Co-ordinating Group (SCG) has compiled and published a Community Risk Register which assesses the potential hazards and their management.
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• Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service
  Find out information on the Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service.
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• Dumfries and Galloway Major Emergency Scheme
  The Major Emergency Scheme (MES) brings together a wide range of organisations and services who have a part to play in responding to emergencies.
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• Emergency Planning
  The Emergency Planning team seeks to ensure the well-being and safety of the people of Dumfries and Galloway from the effects of emergencies, providing advice on legislation, regulations and policy matters related to emergency planning issues.
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• Emergency Training and Exercises
  The Major Emergency Scheme has a full programme of training and exercising to prepare responders for working together in a major emergency.
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• Flooding
  The Council will reduce flood risk by:
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