civil defence
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The Jordanian civil defence said Klieber had been given first aid treatment, taken to a hospital and his vital signs were good.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Thirteen people drowned across France at the weekend, the civil defence said, as the country braced for a peak of 43C in the southwest with half the country on red alert for unhealthy heat.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Footage from the scene showed ambulances and civil defence crews searching through the damaged building as crowds gathered nearby.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
The Iranian government has not publicly detailed any nationwide civil defence protocols in response to the attacks.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
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 ● Mar. 25, 2026
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