Category 2 responder

Category 2 responder

A term defined under the UK’s Civil Contingencies Act (CCA) 2004 as a person or body which has a role in supporting Category 1 responders.
Category 2 Responders
Utilities
• Electricity
• Gas
• Water and sewerage
• Public communications providers (landlines and mobiles)
Transport
• Network rail
• Train operators (passenger and freight)
• Airports
• Highways agency
Government
• Health and Safety Executive
Health Sector
• Strategic health authority