Useful links

Listed on this page are many links which you may find useful, along with a brief description. The links have been categorised for ease of use. You can go directly to a category by clicking on the links below, or you can scroll down the page for the full list.

Business Continuity section
Government Organisations section
Emergency Services section
Emergency Planning section

Business continuity

The Business Continuity Institute	Useful information and contacts much of which would particularly benefit those new to business continuity.
Global Continuity	Current news stories, information and discussions on various aspects of Business Continuity.
Continuity Insurance & Risk (formerly Corporate Insurance & Risk)	Articles, information and a 'round table' discussion on a specific aspect of business continuity management by a panel of experts.
Business Continuity	Articles, information and 'The Source', a directory of Business Continuity services.
The International Business Continuity Awards	Annual Event which seeks to recognise the achievements of the people and organisations involved in Business Continuity Management.
Continuity Central	A news and information web site specialising in Business Continuity related issues.
The Business Continuance Group	A members' association for business continuity professionals from companies with financial services interests. The principal objective of the Group is to provide a forum for promoting the sharing of information, experiences and solutions relating to Business Continuance in the finance industry.
CitySafe	A secure, web based community, which enhances interaction and two way communication between the Police, Local and Central Government and the Business Community to increase organisational resilience.
Continuity Forum	A website which promotes, supports and provides advice on Business Continuity Management.

Government organisations

The Civil Contingencies Secretariat	Advice and information on emergency planning and preparation. Additionally in the event of an emergency information, briefings and links will be provided on this site.
London Prepared	Website of the London Resilience Forum. Contains a wealth of information on planning and preparation in London for emergencies including guidance on Business Continuity for commercial organisations.
Preparing for emergencies website.	Government website providing practical information which people may find of use in the event of an emergency.
Home Office - Terrorism Page	Information on the threat from terrorism and advice on the action that can be taken by individuals and businesses.
Greater London Authority	Information on the Mayor and the GLA's involvement in emergency planning arrangements.
Westminster City Council	Neighbouring Boroughs - where possible we have provided the link directly to the Emergency Planning pages on their websites
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
London Borough of Camden
London Borough of Islington
London Borough of Hackney
London Borough of Southwark

Emergency Services

City of London Police	Police Forces
Metropolitan Police
British Transport Police
London Fire Brigade
London Ambulance Service
London Emergency Services Liaison Panel	The LESLP Major Incident Procedure Manual details the roles and responsibilities of the Emergency Services in the event of a major incident in London.

Emergency Planning

Emergency Planning College	Information on training courses and seminars on crisis management and emergency planning primarily for public sector organisations.
Emergency Planning Society	A professional body for those involved in crisis, emergency or disaster planning and management.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency	Responsible for emergency planning, prevention and management in the US.

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