Storm Ophelia

Special Thanks to all our Teams for their preparations and being on call during the Storm yesterday. Well done all.  

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Press Release from Minister

Civil Defence and ex Hurricane Ophelia  

The Minister with responsibility for Defence Paul Kehoe TD attended this morning’s meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordinating Group on Severe Weather. He has emphasised the contribution of Civil Defence volunteers who are on standby across the country ready to assist in dealing with the effects of ex Hurricane Ophelia. These highly trained volunteers are based in every county and were busy over the weekend preparing for the severe weather. Activities included filling sand bags, loading vehicles and setting up control centres.

 

Civil Defence has a wide range of equipment including 4x4 vehicles, ambulances, boats, command and control vehicles, pumps and drones. As a second-line emergency service Civil Defence supports the Principal Response Agencies such as the Gardaí, the HSE and the Fire Service. Civil Defence volunteers will be deployed through their local authority in accordance with the procedures for dealing with severe weather as set out in the Framework for Major Emergency Management.

 

Minister Kehoe is appreciative of the response by Civil Defence volunteers who can always be relied upon by the communities which they serve.

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Torch of Hope

DCD provided Wefare and Medical for the Arc Cancer Support Torch of Hope tonight. A hot meal, teas and coffee was by our Welfare Team for over 400 participants.  

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Kevin Hallahan RIP

Our deepest sympathy to the Family of Kevin Hallahan and to all his friends and colleagues in Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue. A great loss to the Emergency Services. RIP

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Busy Weekend for DCD

Well done to all our Volunteers that where involved in our duties over the weekend. From Schools Match in Tallaght Stadium, Culture Night in Dublin Castle, Rovers match in Tallaght Stadium, Water Tanker for Scouts in Malahide, Glasnevin Cemetery, Canalaphonlc Sat and Sunday and the Great Dublin Bike Ride.   

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Great Dublin Bike Ride

DCD provided Medical, Command and Control for the GDBR today. Over 6000 cyclists took part and DCD had 62 Volunteers, 5 Ambulances, 2 Ambulance Support Vehicles, 4 Medical Jeeps, Command and Control vehicle, 6 Medical Bikes and 4 Medical Tents at Rest Stations.  

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Search in Malahide

Day 8 of our search today for missing person in Malahide. Thank you to all that took part DCD Volunteers and members of the public for their community efforts over the last week. 

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