Director General of Public Security says Qatar committed to strengthening public, home safety
<p>Doha: Director General of Public Security and Vice Chairman of the Civil Defense Council Maj. Gen. Mohammed Jassim Al Sulaiti said, through this council, the State of Qatar is committed to raising public awareness and encouraging home safety practices to strengthen preparedness and reinforce public safety.</p> <p>Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), observed…
Doha: Qatar's Director General of Public Security, Maj. Gen. Mohammed Jassim Al Sulaiti, affirmed the nation's dedication to enhancing public awareness and promoting home safety measures to bolster preparedness and safeguard citizens. On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Al Sulaiti emphasized the vital role families play in instilling home safety practices and increasing awareness of necessary precautions to prevent hazards and minimize their detrimental effects.
He called for a strong culture of prevention and safety, coupled with preemptive preparedness to tackle hazards, highlighting that this year's IDDRR, themed "Resilience Starts at Home," offers a platform to highlight the family's role in boosting community safety and resilience.
Al Sulaiti reiterated Qatar's commitment to the goals outlined in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 on the global stage, stressing the significance of bolstering international collaboration, sharing knowledge, and enhancing capacity to reduce disaster risks and promote sustainable development. Maj. Gen. Hamad Othman Al Dehaimi, Director-General of the General Directorate of Civil Defense and a member of the council, echoed the importance of prevention and proactive preparedness in addressing emergencies and mitigating their aftermath.
He noted that this observance presents an opportunity to heighten awareness of the measures required to construct a more prepared and resilient community in the face of hazards.
Al Dehaimi underscored the Ministry of Interior's unyielding commitment to advancing the prevention and safety system, improving preparedness, and fortifying emergency-response capabilities. He highlighted the necessity of forging partnerships with various sectors of society, recognizing that disaster risk reduction necessitates a collective effort, with relevant authorities working alongside individuals and families.
Al Dehaimi stressed that these collaborative endeavors will enhance community security and bolster its ability to respond to emergencies efficiently and effectively, emphasizing the continued focus on preparedness and prevention.
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