News

Wicklow People News Article

20 March 2018

Clippings from 2 recent news articles on Wicklow Civil Defence during Storm Emma on the Wicklow People newspaper.  

Wicklow – Flooding at Kilmacanogue

15 March 2018

18 volunteer members of Wicklow Civil Defence, 1 Fire Tender, 3 4WD Vehicles and 1 Flood Response Van were deployed at 6pm on Wednesday 14th March to assist the Fire Service with water pumping and distribution of sandbags, following flooding in Kilmacanogue. The unit is currently on standby due to the threat of further flooding throughout… Read More

National Ambulance Service – Message of Gratitude

12 March 2018

   

Dublin Civil Defence – Filling of Water Tanks

9 March 2018

In the aftermath of the recent bout of severe weather Dublin Civil Defence have been deployed by Dublin City Council since Thursday 8th March to fill water tanks at Dolphin House Flats Complex. An average of 12 Civil Defence volunteers, using 1 Water Tanker and 1 Fire Appliance have with the assistance of a Mobile… Read More

Kerryman Newspaper Article 7th March 2018

8 March 2018

Newspaper article by Sinead Kelleher in yesterday’s Kerryman newspaper.

Meath CD – Water Distribution

8 March 2018

Volunteers from Ashbourne, Duleek and Navan units were out in the Red Mountain area Tuesday night distributing water to a group of rural households who had been without water for a number of days. Thanks everyone for the quick response.    

Civil Defence Severe Weather Relief Efforts – 6th March 2018

6 March 2018

Approximately 350 volunteer members from 28 different local Authority Units have been tasked to assist the Primary Response Agencies since 28th February. Summary of Activities to date: 28th February – 6th March: Dublin – 60 members; 21 x 4WD Vehicles; 1 All -Terrain Vehicle Tasked on 6th March to gain access to parts of south… Read More

Civil Defence Severe Weather Relief Efforts – 28/02/2018 – 5/03/2018

5 March 2018

  SUMMARY REPORT Civil Defence Units have been deployed to assist the Primary Response Agencies and Communities since 28th February, deployed to numerous duties in the countrywide support effort following Storm Emma. 350 volunteer members have responded to date from 27 separate local authority areas. 70 members remain active today, 5th March from units in… Read More

Minister Kehoe – Update on activities of Defence Forces and Civil Defence

28 February 2018

Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe T.D. provides update on activities of the Defence Forces and Civil Defence. The Defence Forces have deployed 26 personnel and seven 4×4 vehicles in a range of support to communities in Cork, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford so far this morning.  In Cork, following requests from the HSE and local… Read More

Severe Weather Efforts

28 February 2018

Civil Defence Units across the country are ready to assist the Principal Response Agencies in dealing with the current severe weather. Volunteers have already been out today helping the HSE check on vulnerable adults and delivering meals on wheels.  Civil Defence is not a 999 service. Requests for our assistance come from the Principal Response… Read More