What emergency provisions are required?

This issue links with the number of people and duration of occupation, but is important to consider: the more greater the number of people and the longer the time in the shelter, the more supplies required. This affects the amount of space available for personnel, so balance is critical. Some or all, of the following will be necessary:

• Detailed emergency procedures
• Medical supplies
• Contact list
• Food and water
• Toilet facilities
• Bedding material
• CCTV to show personnel the activity of attackers
• Sundries – torches, batteries, portable VHF radios
• Stand-alone power supply and lighting with backup options
• Converted ISO shipping containers ensure logistics and transportation remain straightforward
• Designed and constructed to resist ballistic- and forced-entry from a determined attacker for a fixed period of time
• Forms a critical part of a layered level of security and rescue planning