Strategic framework and policy statement on improving the resilience of critical infrastructure to disruption from natural hazards
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Sets out proposals for a cross-sector systematic programme to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure and essential services to severe disruption by natural hazards. Covers the proposed policy intent, scope, aims, timescales and work streams. Also establishes an interim standard for resilience for critical infrastructure in relation to flooding. This will be the basis for developing the evidence base on the practicalities, costs and benefits of setting resilience standards for all natural hazards. The final resilience standards will be set out in a National Resilience Plan for Critical Infrastructure to be published in 2011.
History
Related to the following documents: Sector resilience plan for critical infrastructure 2010 (Cabinet Office, 2010); and Keeping the country running - natural hazards and infrastructure. A guide to improving the resilience of critical infrastructure and essential services (Cabinet Office, 2011).
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Environmental planning/land
- Flood management
Publisher History
The Cabinet Office works with the Treasury to provide the ‘head office’ of government. It has three functions, supporting the prime minister, the cabinet and strengthening the civil service. Content is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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