Last May, the government downgraded martial law to a "state of civil emergency," which officially put the police in charge rather than the military.

The state of civil emergency continued until 18 August.

The aim of the Gryphon Lift was to test army support for civil emergencies.

These routes provide relief in the event of emergency closures to a freeway due to accidents, weather, or other civil emergencies.

His high-profile handling of the civil emergency was widely praised, and polls taken later showed him taking the lead.

On the other hand they will readily respond to civil emergencies such as floods.

It coordinates the Government's response to civil emergencies, terrorist incidents and international crises.

Their role will include explosive ordnance disposal as well as response to civil emergencies.

Only two relate to civil emergencies and evacuation orders.

This was the first step in providing advice on how people and businesses can better prepare for civil emergencies.