A guide to working with the BBC in an emergency

'Connecting in a Crisis' is an initiative by the BBC to help ensure that the public has the information it needs and demands during a civil emergency. It sets out to encourage emergency planners to work more closely with broadcasters in the preparation of strategies for communicating essential information.

This on-line guide explains how to access the range of communication outlets offered by the BBC at local, regional and national level. It identifies key information needs and the logistical issues that must be tackled to meet those needs, as well as highlighting good practice and innovative partnership ideas from around the UK.