Distinction
between EP Group
and CDEC
and CDEC
• Major emergencies which have impact on the community’s security, economy, education, health, social and cultural life
•Lead and co-ordinate efforts of all GROs to prepare and respond to major emergencies
• Functions go beyond Civil Defence matters
EP
Group
CDEC
• CD related emergencies
•Co-ordinates, organises and trains CD Volunteers to respond to emergencies and assist emergency authorities
•Specialised civil defence related functions such as first aid, rescue, extinguishing incipient fires.