The Cabinet yesterday reviewed a detailed presentation by Interior Minister and Civil Defence Council chairman General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa on Bahrain’s preparedness to address civil emergencies in light of regional developments.
The Cabinet took stock of regional developments and their implications for security and stability during its weekly meeting chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The Cabinet directed the continued implementation of protective measures to safeguard public welfare.
The following assurances were confirmed:
Enhanced security and field readiness, with the National Civil Emergency Management Centre fully activated.
Ample availability of essential goods and strategic food reserves to meet current needs.
Uninterrupted flow of goods in and out of the kingdom, guaranteeing the availability of goods in local markets.
Sufficient stock of pharmaceuticals to cover all needs and the full readiness of medical teams across all governorates.
Stable electricity production across all regions, supported by emergency continuity plans to ensure the continuity of supply under all circumstances.
A secure water reserve system ensuring uninterrupted supply under all circumstances.
The operational readiness of 33 shelters has been ensured, with activation measures in place as needed, in line with directives from the relevant authorities.
Ongoing efforts to repatriate citizens stranded abroad due to flight suspensions and cancellations.
Continued monitoring of flight safety across impacted air routes.
Full readiness and nationwide coverage of the emergency alert system.
Robust and flexible communications infrastructure capable of operating during emergencies, to ensure the continuity of services.
Continuous monitoring of radiation levels within the kingdom, with rapid response measures in place to safeguard public and environmental safety.