Civil Contingency Act 2004 (CCA)
The Civil Contingency Act 2004 (CCA) sets out a framework for emergency preparedness in the UK. It defines what an emergency is, creates the conditions for effective multi-agency working at the local level and provides emergency powers. Speak with a consultant to understand how emergency planning obligations affect your development. Read the full framework in the GOV.UK emergency preparedness guidance.
Case Example
In UK floods in 2007 the CCA framework enabled local authorities, emergency services, and the EA to coordinate evacuations, emergency shelter and protection of critical infrastructure through multi-agency planning and response.