Emergency Planning

This page features advice and information from the Council and other organisations aimed at helping you prepare for emergencies.

How Orkney Islands Council is preparing for emergencies

In Orkney: In an emergency or 'major incident', the focus of Orkney Islands Council's role is on providing direct support to the local emergency services and to the most vulnerable members of the community as identified by Orkney Health and Care. In preparation for major events, the Council works with their partner agencies through the local Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordinating Group - training events, exercises and meetings are held throughout the year within the Council and with their multiagency partners.

In the Highlands and Islands: Orkney makes up part of the Highlands and Islands Strategic Co-ordinating Group (HISCG), the overarching group that ensures good partner and agency working in the region. You can find out more by visiting the HISCG website from the Related Sites section on this page.

In Scotland: Through the HISCG, Orkney Islands Council contributes to wider efforts to ensure good emergency preparedness plans are in place across Scotland.

Preparing for Emergencies Guide

The Council has worked with the Highlands and Islands Strategic Coordination Group (HISCG) to produce 'Preparing for Emergencies in the Highlands & Islands', a guide which provides basic information about what Government does and is doing to protect the population, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family in the event of a major incident.

The guide is available from the Related Downloads section of this web page.

Are you part of a Ready Scotland?

Emergencies happen. And they could happen at any time. Find out how to protect yourself, your home, your family and your business. Make plans and get information at the Scottish Government's Ready Scotland website, available under the Related Links section on this page. 

Are you ready for winter?

Do you have a home emergency kit? Would you know where to look up travel advice, or what to do to prevent frozen and burst water pipes? Visit OIC's Winter Safety page.