What are Category 1 and Category 2 Responders?
A Category 1 responder is any body in the UK that has specific duties as determined under the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that includes: Local Authorities: – Hampshire County Council. – Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council. – Eastleigh Borough Council. – East Hants District Council. – Fareham Borough Council. – Gosport Borough Council – Isle of Wight Council. – New Forest District Council. – Portsmouth City Council. – Rushmoor Borough Council. – Southampton City Council. – Test Valley Borough Council. – Winchester City Council. Government agencies: – Environment Agency. Emergency Services: – Hampshire Constabulary. – Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service. – Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. – Isle of Wight Ambulance Service. – South Central Ambulance Service. – Maritime and Coastguard Services Agency. Health Bodies: – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Health Protection Agency. – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Strategic Health Authority. Category 2 responders
