Emergency Responce Flashcards
Emergency response
Initial response: Activation of the PLA response should normally be via a call to the Duty port Controller at PCC or Duty Officer at TBNC. They will initiate action based on experience, supported by action sheets contained in the PLA Emergency . Manual. Port Emergencies fall into two categories; Marine Incident and Major Incident.
On-going Response & Recovery: Following the initial notification, the response and subsequently the recovery, will be led by the relevant district Harbour Master.
Marine Incident: These are usually co-ordinated by the PLA, with routine assistance from the emergency services and other agencies as necessary. Any associated Search and Rescue element will be led by the Maritime & Coastguard agency – London or Thames Coastguard.
Major Incident: In common with the major incident definition of other agencies, this is an incident beyond the normal capacity of the PLA, requiring special arrangements for response, co-ordination and management in conjunction with other agencies.
Command and Control: We will establish a command and control structure for the PLA appropriate to the nature of the incident. For a Major Incident we will endeavour to provide Liaison Officers as required to ensure effective co-ordination at Strategic, Tactical and Operational locations.
Command and Control Facilities: We have the facilities to co-ordinate the PLA response at both the PCC and TBNC. These facilities can also accommodate partners’ Liaison Officers and multi-agency meetings, although there is limited capacity at TBNC.
