CRISIS SUPPORT FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

A key FCO priority is to protect our people including at times of crisis through effective and swift crisis response. Crises can include terrorist attacks, natural disasters, civil unrest, and large-scale accidents, all can leave large numbers of British nationals in need of urgent help. If British nationals are involved in a large-scale crisis overseas, an FCO RDT (Rapid Deployment Team) may be deployed to the affected area. Each week 30 volunteers are on standby globally (London, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Ame...