UAE Weather: Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crises And Disaster Management Team Holds Meeting

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team has held a meeting to discuss preparations and pre-emptive measures to enhance readiness to address adverse weather conditions and their potential implications. The meeting was chaired by Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Chairman of the Emergency, Crises and Disaster Management Team.

During the meeting, the team discussed plans to strengthen the readiness of primary support teams in the emirate to respond to any emergency. Moreover, the team also reviewed the necessary procedures to maintain public safety and protect residents and properties during adverse weather conditions. Notably, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Centre works on activating the emergency and crisis management system by coordinating with various entities.

The Abu Dabhi Media Office mentioned that adverse weather conditions are expected in the emirate until May 5. Meanwhile, the Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police highlighted the importance of the collaborative efforts of emergency teams, following unified procedures to deal with emergencies, enhancing capacities to deal with and respond to emergencies, and preparing for recovery based on national emergency ecosystems. Representatives from various departments, including the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Department of Finance, Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Monitoring and Control Centre, and Emirates Red Crescent, also attended the emergency readiness coordination meeting.