civil defence

British  

noun

1. the organizing of civilians to deal with enemy attacks

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Example Sentences

The Iranian government has not publicly detailed any nationwide civil defence protocols in response to the attacks.

From BBC

The strike hit the Al-Sitt camp in the Deir el-Balah area, said the civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas.

From Barron's

"Civil Defence has fully brought all fires under control in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area without any reported injuries. Cooling and sites-securing operations are still ongoing," it said.

From Barron's

Joining a civil defence convoy, he reached Sidon at 5:00 am, a small bag in tow.

From Barron's

Among those racing across the city was Hussein Fakih, the regional head of the government-run Lebanese Civil Defence - the country's primary firefighting, first aid and rescue force.

From BBC