| SEARCH & RESCUE COMMITTEE |
| Extracts from Sections 20 (8) of the 2005 Nevis Disaster Plan (draft) Search and Rescue Fire and Rescue Services - Divisional Fire Officer (Chairman) Representative, Police Representative, Nevis Air & Sea Port Authority Administrator, Alexandra Hospital Representative Captain of Ferry Services Representative, Nevis Fisherman�s Cooperative Representative, Taxi Association Representative, Bus Association Representative, Defence Force/Coast Guard Representative, Cadet Corps Representative, Nevis Amateur Radio Club Functions � To train, orient and drill individuals in emergency procedures, and the development of rapid deployment procedures for personnel and vehicles. � Rescuing trapped or injured persons in post disaster operations. � The development of search and rescue and evacuation procedures for emergency situations. � The development of Evacuation Plan for Nevis. � The development and testing of evacuation procedures exercises in all government buildings, including schools, and the provision of similar exercises for private commercial buildings and industrial sites. |
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