Strategic Co-ordinating Group
The Lothian and Borders SCG is one of 8 multi-agency Strategic
Co-ordinating Groups in Scotland which are based on police Force
Areas.
The purpose of the SCG is to establish and maintain a formal
partnership as an aid to planning for the effective management of
respone to emergencies and to ensure that the partners in its
continuing development and implementation are fully prepared to
respond to emergencies at all times.
Preparing for Emergencies
The SCG’s main task is to prepare for emergencies by conducting
risk assessments, preparing plans and exercising.
During an emergency the SCG will co-ordinate the response across
the Lothian and Borders Area.
Details of the risks within the Lothian and Borders Area are
contained within the Community Risk Register
Details of our generic response arrangements are contained
within our Generic Emergency Plan
Risks are regularly reviewed and our plan is updated
annually.
Details of the activities of the SCG are contained within our
SCG Annual Report
Strategic Coordinating Group newsletters
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Ready Scotland
The Ready Scotland website offers useful advice on preparing
yourself, your family, your home and your business for
emergencies.
