Professional exercise support
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“We commissioned Escott Hunt to develop a media-focussed flood exercise. Over 80 staff in north-west attended the exercise which was an overwhelming success. Our staff evaluated the exercise which scored an unprecedented 98%. This was due to the professionalism and hard work of Sue Escott and her team.
“It met all our aims and objectives and was delivered at about £75 per delegate, which is fantastic value. Only a few days after the exercise, the north-west suffered from flooding and we had a lot of media interest. Our ability to respond to requests was significantly better and this is a direct result of the success of Exercise Mercury."
Escott Hunt is one of the largest providers of exercise media in the UK.
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Each year we plan, manage and/or assess the media-related aspects of major incident exercises that can involve up to 20 organisations including the emergency services, local and health authorities as well as numerous government departments and agencies.
Since 2001 we have supported more than 150 exercises in 19 counties in England and Scotland and a number overseas. These range from simple table-top exercises to small- and large-scale field exercises lasting up to three days.
This work involves Ministers, Chief Constables, Chief Executives, Directors of Public Health, Admirals and other senior officers. From six to 2000 players may be involved.
Escott Hunt provide a full range of media services from one facilitator who can simulate media demands through to the production of live TV and radio news bulletins presented by professional broadcasters.
Experienced pseudo-journalists ensure that players are given every opportunity to:
- demonstrate their legal obligations to warn and inform the public as required under the Civil Contingencies Act;
- implement an effective communications strategy;
- demonstrate their media skills in interviews, news conferences and other media events.
