The Home Department is committed to your safety and our aim is to activate, utilise and effectively employ, island resources and expertise for your benefit and protection.

The Emergency Planning Officer works closely with the States Departments, the Emergency Services, utilities companies and voluntary organisations to ensure the Bailiwick is suitably prepared for any major incident.

The Emergency Planning Officer co-ordinates and facilitiates an integrated emergency management approach to Major Incidents by establishing and maintaining effective multi - agency arrangements for responding to major emergencies. She will -

• Provide a 24/7, 365 day single point of contact for all agencies.
• Involve all agencies and organisations that have a part to play in planning for and responding to emergencies in Guernsey.
• Support the emergency services in the initial phases of an Major Incident.
• In the restoration phase, assist in the return to an appropriate level of normality.

CONTACT DETAILS

If you have any questions about Emergency Planning issues, please contact Catherine Kinnersly, the States Emergency Planning Officer, who is based at Sir Charles Frossard House,

Tel. 01481 717000 Ext.2337