HIBAPRESS – Ahmed Al-Musaed
A meeting of the Regional Vigilance Committee was held at the headquarters of the Figuig province, to manage and monitor flood events, under the chairmanship of the province governor, and in the presence of heads of security services, representatives of decentralized services, local authorities, and the concerned territorial communities.
This meeting comes within the framework of proactive preparations to face potential risks associated with climate fluctuations and rainfall, and in order to enhance vigilance mechanisms and rapid intervention to reduce the effects of floods and protect lives and property.
During the meeting, the general situation in the province was reviewed, and the level of readiness of the various interveners was assessed, in addition to presenting technical reports related to points of vulnerability and routes threatened with interruption, as well as the situation of dams and water channels. The importance of close coordination between the various services was also emphasized, and the activation of field intervention plans when necessary.
The province governor stressed the need to be extremely vigilant, and to harness all available human and logistical capabilities, while ensuring continuous communication with the population, especially in rural areas and areas exposed to danger, calling for the activation of local vigilance and rapid intervention committees.
At the end of the meeting, a set of recommendations were issued aimed at strengthening prevention, and accelerating the pace of intervention in the event of any emergency, while emphasizing the continuation of daily monitoring of the situation, in line with the national directives aimed at protecting citizens and ensuring their safety.
