The "MPS Emergency Preparedness Response and Recovery Development Workshop," conducted under the Maldives Security and Justice Project with assistance from the United Kingdom Integrated Security Fund, has commenced today.

The workshop, held at the Iskandar Koshi Multipurpose Hall, is attended by strategic and technical-level officers of the Maldives Police Service, key representatives from the Maldives National Defence Force, Maldives National Disaster Management Authority, Male City Council, and the Maldives Tourist Island Association.

This workshop's main objective is to enhance capabilities for swift and robust emergency responses. It covers key information on International Integrated Emergency Management (IEM) principles and the UK's National Decision Model (NDM).
 

The workshop schedule includes simulation exercises related to major flooding incidents, large-scale urban fires, and maritime accidents. These exercises are expected to improve the inter-agency coordination capabilities during emergencies.

This workshop is a significant step towards enhancing the preparedness of Maldivian security services and ensuring prompt and comprehensive service delivery during emergencies.
 

The program covers various aspects of emergency management, including threat and risk assessment, prevention, mitigation of threats and hazards, preparation, and response strategies. It also focuses on the principles of command at strategic, tactical, and operational levels and the use of the National Decision Model in joint emergency service interoperability.
 

This initiative is a crucial measure to strengthen the country's emergency response capabilities and foster better collaboration among different agencies involved in crisis management.