What are the aims of all the services when dealing with a major disaster?
The common aims for all the services involved are as follows:Save lives Prevent the disaster escalating Relieve suffering Safeguard the environment Protect property Assist with criminal, judicial, public, technical or other inquiries Restore a normal situation as soon as possible The main aims for the local authority officers are to:Support the emergency services Support and care for affected people and help them to return to living normal lives in the community Restore the environment
