Mike Adamson
Ready for the future
Mike Adamson explains why it is time to refresh the Civil Contingencies Act, and strengthen the duty on local resilience forums to collaborate with the voluntary and community sector.
Recognising the role of people power
Local communities are often the first responders in an emergency. Mike Adamson explains how the British Red Cross' new report calls for their role to be enshrined in law and help ensure a human-centred approach to disaster response.