Emergency measures reviewed

Islamabad:Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad who is also Director General of Civil Defence has said that the administration remains fully prepared at all times to ensure citizen safety, maintain discipline, and serve the public with dedication.

He expressed these views during a surprise visit to the CDA’s Emergency and Disaster Management Headquarters, where he reviewed emergency preparedness and rapid response mechanisms in detail. He was accompanied by CDA Member Administration Talat Mahmood.

During his visit to the Emergency and Disaster Management Headquarters, the CDA Chairman observed a comprehensive fire and rescue drill, inspected emergency equipment, and evaluated the performance of firefighters through mock drills.

He said that firefighters risk their lives not only to save precious lives of citizens during emergencies but also to protect public property, showcasing their unwavering commitment through best of the best training skills and abilities.

Commending the Emergency and Disaster Management Wing’s 24/7 readiness, Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa stressed the importance of public awareness as well as training to volunteers. He directed Emergency and Disaster Management wing CDA to extend extensive training programs and public awareness campaigns to aware citizens about emergency and disaster management protocols.