Ongoing Risks
The following risks are deemed to be a significant risk to the Essex area. They may have a high or low likelihood of occurrence, but their potential consequences are sufficiently serious to warrant appropriate consideration. Consideration and mitigation management is given to the development of strategies to reduce or eliminate the effects of these risks by ERF partners, but also mitigation in the form of generic multi-agency planning, exercising and training should be put in place and the risk monitored on a regular basis.
Flooding
Flooding is defined as the inundation of land or property that is typically dry, due to an excessive accumulation of water. Flooding in Essex can result from a variety of causes, influenced by geographical features, weather patterns, and human development...
Severe Weather
Severe weather refers to extreme meteorological conditions that pose a significant risk to life, property, or the environment. These events often occur with little warning and can cause widespread disruption and damage...
Pandemic
A pandemic is the global outbreak of a disease that spreads widely and affects a large number of people across multiple countries and continents...
Industrial Accidents & Environmental Pollution
An industrial accident refers to a sudden and unplanned event occurring in industrial facilities or during the transportation of hazardous materials that results in harm to people, property, or the environment...
Animal Disease
Animal diseases pose a significant risk to Essex due to the county’s agricultural activities, proximity to ports, and the presence of livestock farming. These diseases can affect animal health, food production, public health, and the economy...
Cyber Attacks, Threats & Scams
Essex, like other regions in the UK, faces significant cyber security threats due to its interconnected infrastructure, digital economy, and reliance on technology across public services, businesses, and residents...
Terrorism & Malicious Incidents
Terrorist Attacks: Although Essex is not a high-risk area for large-scale attacks, there is still a threat from: Lone-perpetrator terrorism – Individuals radicalised online may carry out small-scale attacks...
Utility Failure
Utility failures, which includes electricity, gas, water, and telecommunications outages, can have severe consequences for the public, businesses, and emergency services in Essex...
Travel Network Disruption
Essex has some major transport network infrastructure across the area, including the M25 motorway, Highspeed & commuter railway networks...
