| Laois Civil Defence took part in the National
Exercise this year in Co. Westmeath along with
counties Wicklow, Sligo, Meath, Dublin, Kildare
and Clare.
About 300 personnel took part in activities
such as foot-drill, boating, fire-fighting,
rescue and socialising.
Other agencies taking part included the Gardai
(Underwater and Boat Unit), Westmeath Fire Service,
Midland Health Board, Irish Wheelchair Association
and the Defence Forces. The Coast Guard were
planning to bring a helicopter, but weather
conditions prevented this.
As well as exercises, workshops were provided
by the Gardai (Body Recovery) and Health Board
(Decontamination).
(Click on the pictures for a better look.)
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