Category 1 responders
Category 1 responders are those organisations at the core of the response. They are subject to the full set of civil protection duties.
Emergency services
Local authorities
NHS
Agencies
Category 2 responders
These are co operating responders who are less likely to be involved in the heart of multi agency planning work, but will be heavily involved in preparing for incidents affecting their sectors. The act requires them to co operate and share information with other Category 1 and 2 responders.
- Communications - BT, mobile phone operators
- Transport - Highways England, Network Rail, East Midlands Trains, bus companies
- Utilities - National Grid Gas and Electricity
Last updated: 16 Aug 2018, 10:21 a.m.