This practical guide to emergency planning covers all the essential knowledge and skills required for those involved in the preparation and testing of emergency plans, as outlined by the Civil contingencies Act 2004. The author elucidates the processes involved, explains why the relevant steps are in place, and offers valuable advice to those called upon to operate within a dynamic emergency management environment. Intended for emergency planning managers in the police, emergency services, and other large public, private, or voluntary organizations, this book illustrates how emergency planners can meet their statutory obligations and build robust, resilient strategies through effective emergency planning. Various types of exercises are examined in detail, supported by easy-to-follow checklists and diagrams showing the reader how to build the right exercise and scenario to test and evaluate plans. The book also covers how the emergency response is managed by each of the main agencies involved so that they can be better integrated into exercises and plans. This is a must-have have guide for Emergency Planning Officers, Civil Contingencies Officers, and all those engaged in business continuity.