R is a company running gas-fired power stations in Western Europe.

Commission a reputable firm of structural engineers to carry out a review of all power stations owned by R.

Decide that the information available to date is too uncertain to take any action for now.

Send experts employed by R to the site of the collapse so that they can gather information first hand on what happened.

Issue a press release confirming that all R's power stations are "entirely safe".

Attempt to increase the level of insurance cover against this type of eventuality.

Draw up contingency plans in case some of R's power stations need to be shut down.