The National Civil Protection Platform (www.ncpp.gov.bh) has come into existence. The portal was inaugurated by the Minister of Interior General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. Through this portal it is possible to provide information about the safety of people and give an awareness about how to escape using technologies. Instructions are provided on set in English and Arabic. It can be read by citizens and foreigners.
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What to do when you hear emergency sirens. What should be followed in case of calamities? Procedures for Seeking Asylum These are the steps to be taken to protect life and property. Such an initiative has been started with the security of citizens and residents. While visiting Civil Defense Directorate, the minister said that the new platform can be adopted as a help for all. Risks are reduced if precautionary measures are strengthened.
The platform’s first phase of operations has now been released. It is decided to improve it step by step. The portal has instructions on how to take action in case of natural calamities like fire, storm, cyclone, earthquake etc.
A room should be built in the house so that the family can stay together during emergencies. This security room should be prepared in the middle of the ground floor of the house. This room is designed in such a way that it is easy to access and can be compacted to store food and items.
Windows should have glass and metal frames. Emergency kit, battery operated radio, torch, plastic covers, antacids, pain killers should be prepared here. Training will be given to the youth of the country. There is also a plan to provide training on how to take steps in emergencies. The emergency response system was tested by Bahten the other day. As part of this, messages were sent on phones in the past few days.
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