Defesa Civil

English translation: Civil Defense

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Portuguese term or phrase:Defesa Civil
English translation:Civil Defense
Entered by: Erik Bry

18:26 Sep 1, 2008
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Government / Politics / Órgãos governamentais
Portuguese term or phrase: Defesa Civil
"Em caso de acidente com o meio ambiente, informar à Polícia Rodoviária, Corpo de Bombeiros, DEFESA CIVIL, ..."
Adriana Portas
Brazil
Local time: 03:32
Civil Defense
Explanation:
:-)

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Note added at 9 mins (2008-09-01 18:36:03 GMT)
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the system of protective measures and emergency relief activities conducted by civilians in case of hostile attack, sabotage, or natural disaster
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Erik Bry
Local time: 00:32
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obrigada!
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Civil Defense


Explanation:
:-)

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Note added at 9 mins (2008-09-01 18:36:03 GMT)
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the system of protective measures and emergency relief activities conducted by civilians in case of hostile attack, sabotage, or natural disaster

Erik Bry
Local time: 00:32
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
obrigada!

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