Oxford Manual of Major Incident Management

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We’re encouraging residents in the areas affected to check-in on any vulnerable neighbours in case they need water collecting. Four of the men are in a stable and non life-threatening condition, while one man is in a serious but non life-threatening condition. Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Scott Chilton said: “We are continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive and all the emergency services to understand the cause of this incident.

Thames Water are leading on repairing the issue but are warning disruption could last into Thursday (October 6). Casualties are being directed to the Emergency Department of the John Radcliffe Hospital which has been made ready to receive them.NHS organisations are working together to support the response to the major incident at Didcot Power Station. Jason Clifford from the Oxford Fire and Rescue Service explained how the practice “allowed for a better working relationship in the event of an emergency” between the fire service and the College. If you do not have a society account or have forgotten your username or password, please contact your society. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can confirm that it is responding to a major incident declared today at Didcot Power Station. The site remains extremely unstable and so the safety of the teams working on site has to be our first consideration.

The police are continuing to do everything we can to recover their loved ones and will continue to support the family during this terrible time. For librarians and administrators, your personal account also provides access to institutional account management. Specialist heavy lifting and engineering equipment is being brought in as the operation moves forward.

By testing the plans we can identify any gaps in our thinking or areas for improvement in our planning.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has command of the incident, supported by South Central Ambulance Service and Thames Valley Police. Authoritative, comprehensive, and concise, this quick-reference guide will be of use to both established experts and to novices in the field. We've had no significant signs [of life], but that doesn't mean to say there isn't saveable lives still within the building.The Oxford Manual of Major Incident Management brings together and integrates the key facts for all those involved in major incident planning and response.