Clause 4

to carry out civil defence duties; and

to instruct the members of the public regarding civil defence and to equip them for the purposes of such defence.

assist the public authorities to carry out works, clear streets, roads and other public places and remove and dispose of dangerous structures and materials;

rescue endangered persons and remove them to areas of safety;

set up emergency and first-aid posts and provide first-aid to casualties and for their removal to hospitals or areas of safety;

train and equip the civilian population to cope with any civil defence emergency;

assist the public authorities and other agencies to provide for the relief of distress and for welfare generally including the accommodation of the homeless and the conserving and supplying of food, fuel, clothing, first-aid and medical supplies and other necessities;

assist the public authorities to undertake measures for the disposal of the dead;

disseminate information and advice to the public;

assist the public authorities to extinguish and prevent the spread of fires;

provide, maintain, control and operate prescribed warning devices;

manage all shelters including air-raid shelters and temporary shelters;

assist the public authorities to carry out repairs to essential utilities and Government buildings; and

control lighting and the distribution of fresh water and other essential supplies.