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CAS members are trained to perform duties during various emergency situations such as typhoons, flooding and landslides. In 2013, CAS members were mobilised for three rescue. operations during tropical cyclones and floods, 74 mountain search and rescue operations, and 13 vegetation fire-fighting operations. The CAS also provided emergency standby manpower during the passage of Typhoons Utor and Usagi in August and September respectively.
In response to the emergence of avian influenza A (H7N9) cases, CAS members were deployed on health surveillance duty at four boundary control points from April to October and December, and also assisted the Department of Health in managing the quarantine centre at Lady MacLehose Holiday Village, Sai Kung, in December.
The CAS endeavours to develop leadership potential and cultivate civic awareness among young people by recruiting those aged 12 to 17 into the CAS Cadet Corps. Besides participating in recreational activities, CAS cadets are taught various disciplines and skills, including foot drill, basic emergency rescue, crowd management, first aid and rock climbing. In 2013, the CAS Cadet Corps celebrated its 45th anniversary.
Websites
Commissioner on Interception of Communications and Surveillance: www.sciocs.gov.hk
Independent Commission Against Corruption: www.icac.org.hk Security Bureau: www.sb.gov.hk (links to Disciplined Services)
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