The Civil Defense Council led by the His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of the Interior, Chairman of the Civil Defense Council, in the presence of the Ministers of Foreign, Finance and National Economy, Municipal Affairs and Agriculture, Oil and Environment, Electricity and Water Affairs, Health, Housing and Urban Planning, the Media, and the chief of public security has reviewed the framework of the work to strengthen civil protection and public safety measures.
The Council, discussed comprehensive preparedness measures for potential regional threat scenarios, reviewing these scenarios, as well as the roles of government agencies and strategic hubs relating to raising emergency preparedness and response levels, in its forefront of national readiness and strengthening integration among sectors concerned. The response plan for radiation emergencies has also been researched, ensuring public safety is protected.
During the meeting, the joint exercises carried out in coordination with stakeholders aimed at developing joint work in the field of civil protection, aimed at lifting the national readiness related to public safety were reviewed.
Within the framework of strengthening the national structure of early warning, the Civil Defense Council adopted the National General Framework for Wireless Alerts, as a strategic reference that organizes the unified broadcasting mechanisms of warning messages across various digital and traditional platforms, after preparing this framework in accordance with international best practices, to be an essential pillar in the national alarm system and fostering community response.
The agenda of the meeting included, multiple axis, including the review of national threat response plans, developing the technological infrastructure for early warning platforms and mass communication in times of emergencies, strengthening the readiness of shelter centers and improving the competence of human staff through specialized training, supporting sustainability initiatives in the field of civil defense.