The information and tools to assist you in the development of contingency plans to protect occupants, employees, the business and premises from terrorist CBR attack or event.

Why do I need a contingency plan?

Governments on both sides of the Atlantic have stressed that an attack in a major capital is not a matter of if but when. The logistical problems or responding to this threat identifies self help and resilience as an essential component of safety. The cbr-response planning tool assists you to identify your best action.

Does cbr-response replace my Business Continuity Plan ?

No, it is designed to stand-alone and identifies specific terrorist application of cbr materials, which have totally different hazards and risks from traditional terrorist weapons and due to secondary effects must be receive special consideration.

The authorities will provide decontamination!

Absolutely correct but you have to get from your building to the decontamination unit which may be some distance away and you may not be able to decontaminate your lungs. Equally the vast area that a cbr incident may affect may result in hundreds of thousands of people all trying to get into a few showers. The wind speed & weather conditions may change and affect which way the contamination is going and prevent decontamination units being set up. Would resilience within the safety of your building be a safer response? (subject to Police advice)

Insurance issues

In all probability you are not insured and you should request clarification from your insurer that cbr contamination by terrorist event is covered. If you're not covered the decontamination cost is likely to be in 7 figures and take years to complete.

It's not my building

If you were the owner would you hold your tenants responsible for damage or dilapidation?

Can this tool really provide assistance?

Yes, it can and has provided leading banks and financial institutions with vulnerability and risk assessments coupled to recognisable contingency planning procedures.

What does cbr-response provide?

A review of all possible controls currently in your building coupled to how to use them to protect the occupants and building where possible. The absolute worst result is that you may be alerted to your absolute vulnerability and best action.

Liabilities without a cbr plan?

The risk of cbr event has been established. There are various legislative requirements, which require risk and hazard assessment to be undertaken to protect the employee where known risk exists. These requirements can result in various liability issues covered by corporate governance and employer liability legislation. Due to the specific characteristics of cbr agents and their potential effects, building specific plans must be developed. The cost of decontamination, no insurance cover and liability should identify a clear need for planning. Finally it must be recognised that without a tailored plan you may be unable to prevent exposure to cbr contaminates, face total disruption of business services with little chance of recovery.