Al-Ma'aita confirms raising the readiness of civil defense to deal with winter weather conditions
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The Director General of Public Security, Major General Obeidallah Al-Ma'aita, emphasized on Sunday the necessity of maintaining the highest levels of field and technical readiness in the Civil Defense Directorate, and utilizing available resources to ensure rapid response and efficient handling of emergency situations during the winter season, thereby protecting lives and properties.
During his visit to the Civil Defense Directorate and meeting with its director and field directors, Al-Ma'aita stressed the importance of reviewing and updating the adopted plans and procedures according to potential changes and hypotheses, and leveraging accumulated field expertise in crisis management, affirming the continuous provision of specialized mechanisms and equipment to enhance its operational capabilities.
He also stressed the need to enhance coordination and integration between the units and formations of the Public Security and related ministries and national institutions, and to unify efforts and resources to deal with the repercussions of atmospheric depressions and exceptional circumstances, alongside raising the level of public awareness of the risks associated with weather changes, and strengthening awareness and guidance messages to reduce accidents and avoid behaviors that may endanger their lives and properties.
Al-Ma'aita conveyed the greetings of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to the ranks of the Public Security Directorate in its various units and formations, and His Majesty's pride in their efforts and humanitarian role in protecting the community.
Al-Ma'aita listened to a briefing given by the Director of Civil Defense on the operational and field preparations, the plans in place to deal with potential hypotheses, and the mechanisms of joint coordination and distribution of resources and capabilities, to ensure readiness, effective response, and the continued provision of humanitarian and operational services to citizens and residents throughout the Kingdom.
