A guide to working with BBC Wales 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.

About CIC Wales CIC Wales explained Role of Connecting in a Crisis Why the BBC? Public Interest BBC Wales services		Criteria for Coverage Radio Response The Special Role of Radio Wales Chemical Incidents Security / Foot and Mouth		Good Practice Practice from around the UK Severe weather procedures
BBC Wales Objectives Building Relations with the BBC Emergency Broadcast triggers Predicting Information Required Agreeing Information Required Preparing Checklists Template Checklist Joint Training Editorial Issues		BBC Wales Content BBC Wales Contact Details Editorial Values		CIC for other UK Nations England Scotland Northern Ireland Other web links on bbc.co.uk BBC Wales Weather BBC Wales News BBC reception BBC Wales FAQs External web links Met Office Environment Agency Defra The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites