Prepared Panda - Preparing The West Midlands #Preparedpanda
About Prepared Panda - Preparing The West Midlands #Preparedpanda
West Midlands Conurbation Local Resilience Forum (LRF) ensures appropriate preparedness to enable an effective multi-agency response to emergency incidents
Prepared Panda - Preparing The West Midlands #Preparedpanda Description
The West Midlands Conurbation is made up of seven metropolitan councils (Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton) covering an area of 348 square miles. It borders three counties: Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
The West Midlands Conurbation Local Resilience Forum (WMCLRF) is the statutory multi agency partnership set up to ensure the local authorities, emergency services and environment agency in partnership with other organisations such as gas and water companies fulfil their duties under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
This act is important because it establishes a consistent level of civil protection planning and preparation activity between these responders across the UK. In addition to the WMCLRF membership comprising of Category one and two responders, the military and voluntary organisations are also represented.
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#PreparedPanda suggests keeping adequate suppies of non-perishable food at home in case of emergencies. This includes tinned goods and bottled water
The weather is cold and #PreparedPanda says to check in on older neighbours or relatives to make sure they're safe and well. Make sure they're warm enough, especially at night
If you're travelling over Christmas the #PreparedPanda recommends performing vehicle checks before your journey. Check your tyre thread and pressure, and that your lights, windscreen wipers and washers, and window demisters are working correctly
#PreparedPanda reminds you to keep an ice scraper and de-icer in your car, as legally, you must keep your front and rear windscreen clear of snow and ice before driving
Winter preparation checklist GET YOUR FLU JAB! Annual flu vaccination is offered free to people who are most at risk from the effects of flu #PreparedPanda. Please follow @WMidsPrepared on Twitter, @PreparedPanda (Instagram) or www.Facebook.com/PreparedPanda
#PreparedPanda says "sometimes a vehicle needs repair but sometimes a person needs to be patched up too - keep a first aid kit in your car!" Please follow @WMidsPrepared on Twitter, @PreparedPanda (Instagram) or www.Facebook.com/PreparedPanda
Incredibly valuable workshop for strategic & tactical representatives from West Midlands Local Resilience Forum this morning; increasing our understanding of multi-agency arrangements in planning & response. Thanks West Midlands Fire Service for hosting & our General Working Group Vice Chair for facilitating! ✅👍
#PreparedPanda is the mascot of West Midlands Local Resilience Forum (LRF) - preparing for emergencies with key responders & supporting agencies!
You can see the top risks for the West Midlands & how to prepare by downloading our information booklet on your computer here: www.WestMidlandsPrepared.uk
#PreparedPanda keeps a torch in the car at all times, replacing the batteries every year so they'll always be fresh just in case of trouble.
Prepared for #winter? Visit your local pharmacist for treatment advice for colds & sore throats before they gets worse for quicker recovery.
Thank you to @WestMidsFire for hosting the Local Resilience Forum Training & Exercising Group at Tipton Fire Station today! Attendees inc: Police, Fire, Dudley MBC, Birmingham CC, Coventry CC, Solihull MBC, City of Wolverhampton Council, Military plus Transport for West Midlands!
Massive thank you Steve Vincent for chairing 2 productive working groups today (including a review of our multi-agency flood plan arrangements). Thanks to West Midlands Fire Service for hosting at their Headquarters & also all of our partners for their attendance & contribution!
The UK’s gas and electricity networks have joined forces to launch Be Winter Ready. The campaign aims to raise awareness of how to prepare if you have a power cut or gas emergency this winter. Find out more http://bit.ly/2ySR74A
#CyberExercise provided opportunity to gain a better understanding of the threats to digital communications, data, systems & technologies, deliver an effective integrated response with multi-agency partners & identify additional steps for future mitigation against #cyber threats.
David Sturman, Local Resilience Forum General Working Group Chair: "The aim of the #CyberExercise was to contribute to the development of a cyber-resilience strategy to enable an appropriate, cohesive & effective response to #cyber incidents within the West Midlands Conurbation."
With over 20,000 twitter impressions using #CyberExercise, Chief Supt David Sturman, head of Operations & chair of the Local Resilience Forum General Working Group, said “We are delighted to have been the host force for this multi-agency exercise, the largest ever across the UK."
Strategic leads, tactical & operational representatives, cyber security & communications professionals from partner organisations within West Midlands Conurbation & beyond (Gloucestershire, West Mercia, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, London & Wales) took part in our #CyberExercise!
An expert panel observed & discussed key issues. #CyberExercise panel included national representatives from the Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG), the National Cyber Security Centre, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU), Service #Birmingham & the military.