Civil Defence Act, 2002

SCHEDULE 3

Programmes

Section 8(3).

Programmes relating to the following:

(a) the provision of emergency assistance to persons as a consequence of weather-related flooding and other adverse weather conditions;

(b) in respect of environmental matters, the dissemination of information to the public with regard to pollution, in particular, of public water supplies, and the undertaking of conservation projects;

(c) the further development, improvement and maintenance of expertise in river, lake and coastal area search and recovery of persons;

(d) the development of a response capability in respect of accidents involving nuclear plants or material or other chemical, biological or radiological emergency and the relevant education, training and skills;

(e) the training and skills required for the rescue of persons;

(f) the development of a response capability to forest-fires and the relevant education, training and skills;

(g) the provision of assistance at public events and the training and equipment required.