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Cork West Civil Defence – Sheep’s Head Search – 10th February 2014

10 February 2014

20 Cork West Civil Defence volunteer members have, this morning, been deployed to assist the Gardaí and the Coastguard in a interagency search for two missing dutch hikers at Sheep’s Head peninsula in West Cork.

Civil Defence Flood Relief Response (1st February- 7th February 2014)

7 February 2014

Attached below, flood relief response report from Saturday 1st February – Friday 7th February 2014.

Minister Shatter Press Release of 5th February 2014

6 February 2014

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Carlow Search – February 2014

4 February 2014

Carlow Civil Defence was called by the Gardaí on Friday 31st January to assist in the search for a missing woman on the River Barrow in Carlow town. Two boat units were deployed. The river was very high and flowing very fast. Conditions were treacherous due to the strong winds. Civil Defence was joined by… Read More

Louth Civil Defence Flood Relief Efforts – February 2014

4 February 2014

Louth Civil Defence was activated by the Local Authority on Saturday morning, 1st February in anticipation of flooding due to the incoming high tides in Blackrock, Co Louth. Five Civil Defence members were deployed, among whom was one swift water rescue technician. The Volunteer members were deployed along the sea wall to assist with public… Read More

Laois Flood Relief Efforts – February 2014

4 February 2014

Laois Civil Defence was put on standby on Wednesday 29th January as water levels continued to rise. Volunteers from the Mountmellick Unit checked water levels from 8am to 12 midnight at intervals of four hours. The water levels checks are still ongoing. On Sunday 2nd February Civil Defence was called to Graigue, Mountmellick due to… Read More

Dublin Civil Defence Flood Relief Efforts – February 2014

4 February 2014

Since Friday 31st January Dublin Civil Defence has been on standby for the high tides in the coastal areas. The unit is currently carrying out coastal patrols and checks on the upper Liffey and Dodder rivers where flood markers have been placed on bridges and at weirs. Today, Tuesday 4th February is the fifth day… Read More

Limerick County Civil Defence Flood Relief Efforts – February 2014

4 February 2014

Limerick County Civil Defence was activated on Saturday morning 1st February to the St Mary’s Park area of Limerick City. Seven Volunteer members were deployed tasked with sandbagging homes and evacuating people from flooded homes from 10.30am to 6.30pm. An Inflatable Boat, two Minibuses and one 4WD vehicle were utilised during the course of the… Read More

Galway Civil Defence Flood Relief Efforts – February 2014

4 February 2014

Galway Civil Defence was activated at 4.30 am on Saturday morning 1st February, tasked with traffic management throughout Galway City ensuring people and vehicles were kept clear of rising flood waters. 30 Volunteer members were on duty for six hours with a fleet of six 4WD Vehicles.

Kerry Civil Defence Flood Relief Efforts – February 2014

4 February 2014

Kerry Civil Defence was tasked with sandbagging since Saturday 1st February in the Killorglin, Tralee, Castleisland and Ballylongford areas. The unit has also regularly checked water levels in Ballylongford and Killorglin.