Exercise Swift Vanguard 1 2025

This exercise is a real-time test of our arrangements for an emergency rest centre. This is a facility Camden Council would set up in the event that large numbers of residents are evacuated from their homes.

We are asking for up to 60 volunteers to play the part of evacuated residents. This will help us make the exercise as realistic as possible.

We have three aims:

1. To test how the Council moves emergency stock to the emergency rest centre and the time it takes to set up equipment

2.To test the Council's arrangements for transport of evacuees from a single location to the emergency rest centre

3. To test the Council's arrangements for the welcome, registration and immediate welfare including feeding of evacuees at the emergency rest centre

Your participation is key to helping us test our arrangements to ensure they are effective in the event of a major emergency in the Borough.

1. Meeting Point and Briefing

Time 09:15

Address: Pret a Manger Address: 2-4 Camden High St, London NW1 0JH)

Initial Activity

Hot/cold drinks and a breakfast pastry will be provided upon arrival, followed by the exercise briefing@ 10:00

2. Exercise details

-Transport: Transport will be provided (you will be travelling by taxi, minibus or coach) to take you to the Emergency Rest Centre we are using for the exercise (this will be within the Borough). At the end of the exercise, you will be taken back to the pick up point where you will be free to depart.

· Helpful tips: You will be asked to play the part of an evacuated resident. We will provide an information card with details of a pretend identity and any other information relevant for you to know and tell our staff about throughout the exercise.

Please feel free to bring a book or devices (laptops, tablets, etc.), as there will be periods of waiting during the day. You will need to keep hold of any items you bring with you.

- Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks will be available for all participants throughout the day. We will provide a breakfast roll, followed by food options when you are at the emergency rest centre. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you register.

-Children: Children are welcome to also take part in the exercise. Children under 18 must be with an accompanying adult.

4. Timeline and Departure

Times:

9:15am Pret a Manager open for arrival

9:30am Refreshments available

10:00am Exercise briefing

10:30am-12:30pm Transport to the Emergency Rest Centre and Registration (anytime during this period)

12:30pm Refreshments at the Emergency Rest Centre

2:30pm onwards Transport back to the pick up point at Pret(anytime after this period)

3:00pm Latest finish time at Pret a Manager

Departure

Transport will be provided back to Pret a Manager once you have been registered and received refreshments and feeding in the emergency rest centre. Once you arrive back you will then be free to depart.

We look forward to your participation and your feedback throughout this important exercise.