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Who organises local emergency plans?
While central government sets national policy, local authorities like councils are legally obliged to lead emergency planning and response in their areas. They work with emergency services, health bodies, and volunteers to create detailed plans for everything from floods to power cuts, ensuring community resilience when services are disrupted.
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