How Sharjah steps up emergency response during rains and flood
- 2 years ago
Heavy rains that battered the UAE’s east recently flooded several areas in Sharjah, leaving many residents stranded. Authorities have now revealed how they mobilised emergency response teams to carry out rescue missions.
The Ruler of Sharjah has directed the disbursement of Dh50,000 to families that had to be evacuated after their homes were flooded in the weather deluge.
The Sharjah Police said they conducted more than 3,400 rescue and evacuation operations in the emirate’s eastern regions. The force handled more than 10,782 emergency calls, with full support from 503 crew members, 101 emergency vehicles and 45 patrols.
The Ruler of Sharjah has directed the disbursement of Dh50,000 to families that had to be evacuated after their homes were flooded in the weather deluge.
The Sharjah Police said they conducted more than 3,400 rescue and evacuation operations in the emirate’s eastern regions. The force handled more than 10,782 emergency calls, with full support from 503 crew members, 101 emergency vehicles and 45 patrols.