Al-Anews Conducts Annual Mock Evacuation Drill
Al-Anews carried out an annual evacuation drill at Grand Plaza in collaboration with the Civil Defense and Health authorities to enhance readiness.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
In line with its ongoing commitment to enhancing safety and security standards and raising readiness levels for emergency response, Avenues conducted its annual simulated evacuation drill yesterday morning at the Grand Plaza area, in cooperation and coordination with the General Directorate of Civil Defense at the Ministry of Interior and the General Fire Force, with participation from the medical emergency team at the Ministry of Health. The drill is part of the periodic plans and procedures implemented by Avenues to ensure the effectiveness of approved evacuation plans, enhance the readiness of security and safety teams, and strengthen coordination with relevant authorities, thereby contributing to ensuring swift and efficient emergency response.
The drill involved executing evacuation procedures based on a scenario simulating an emergency situation, testing response and communication mechanisms, and verifying the readiness of evacuation routes, exits, and assembly points. This approach aims to boost the efficiency of work teams and their capacity to handle various situations in accordance with approved procedures.
Avenues prioritizes the safety of its visitors, employees, and staff, and is committed to applying the highest security and safety standards, alongside conducting regular drills that contribute to raising awareness and preparedness, and enhancing team efficiency in dealing with different circumstances and emergencies. The annual simulated evacuation drill reflects Avenues’ continuous commitment to providing a safe environment for visitors and staff, and to further developing its security and safety system in collaboration with relevant official authorities.
