First Deputy PM and Interior Minister chairs the Supreme Committee for Civil Defense meeting to monitor readiness - Sarmad

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who also chairs the Supreme Committee for Civil Defense, Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Saud Al-Sabah, chaired the regular meeting of the Supreme Committee for Civil Defense on Thursday evening. The meeting was attended by representatives from various government institutions and entities, in light of current regional developments, to review readiness levels, assess preparedness measures, follow up on action plans, and coordinate joint efforts among different agencies to ensure the continuity of essential services and strengthen the national security and safety framework.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Sabah heard during the meeting a briefing on the preparedness of military and security agencies, the stages of approved emergency plans, and cooperation mechanisms among them, all aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and response speed under various circumstances.

He also received a briefing on food security measures and the availability of sufficient quantities of essential commodities to meet local demand and needs, as reported by the Union of Cooperatives, ensuring the requirements of citizens and residents are met. Additionally, the readiness of the education and health sectors, including health centers and the availability of necessary medical supplies, was reviewed, along with the preparedness of all other relevant authorities.

Sheikh Fahad Youssef Al-Sabah emphasized the importance of integrated efforts and round-the-clock cooperation among all state institutions to maintain the highest levels of readiness, ensuring the provision of basic needs, continuity of services, and the preservation of everyone’s security and safety, thereby enhancing public confidence and stability in society.