"C&D" team in Abu Dhabi validates depression-fighting readiness

The meeting discussed the proactive measures taken at the Emirate of Abu Dhabi level to reduce the possibility of any damage caused by the upcoming depression.
Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei was briefed on the team's role, basic tasks, the mechanism of action used to confront emergencies, crises, and disasters in the emirate, the team's tasks and duties, the emergency situations that will be dealt with, and the plans developed to increase the readiness of the main and support teams in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to face any emergency.

He praised the wise leadership's directives and its ongoing support for all capabilities that help response teams perform their leading role in providing protection for individuals and property. He emphasised that the team members are well-prepared to achieve their goals and aspirations in accordance with the supporting plans, in coordination and collaboration with the appropriate authorities at the local and federal levels.

He emphasised the importance of integrating roles among emergency response teams, coordinating and unifying procedures for dealing with emergencies, crises, and disasters, and raising and developing response, preparedness, and recovery capabilities in accordance with the national emergency system. Local authorities in the emirate must ensure quick response and develop and implement procedures to reduce the likelihood of a crisis occurring.

Dr Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi, Acting Director General of the Centre for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management, for his part, stated that plans have been developed to monitor the resources and capabilities devoted to dealing with the weather situation as well as ongoing developments in the situation.
He mentioned preparing a scenario to recover from the expected damage caused by the weather situation and treat them as soon as possible. He stated that meetings with relevant committees and work teams will continue to be held in order to assess the current situation, activate relevant and supportive plans, and coordinate with emergency teams in the responsible sector.

He stated that coordination was carried out with the Department of Municipalities and Transport teams in the various areas of jurisdiction in the emirate regarding the clearness of valleys from obstacles and the position of dams, and coordination meetings were held with partners to ensure the continuation of all security and administrative operations and the activation of all field teams in the municipality of Al Ain city, the municipality of Al Dhafra region, and the municipality of Al Dhafra region.

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi's Centre for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management is coordinating the efforts of local authorities in accordance with the general response plan to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's weather conditions in order to confirm the emirate's readiness and readiness to confront the expected weather situation and reduce its potential repercussions, emphasising the importance of following up on the latest developments in the weather situation through official channels.

The coordination meeting for air emergency preparedness was attended by representatives from the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office, the Abu Dhabi Police General Command, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, the Department of Municipalities and Transport - Abu Dhabi, the Health Department - Abu Dhabi, the Energy Department - Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Red Crescent, and the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Waste Management centre (Tadweer), the National centre of Meteorology, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company are all part of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).