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10/10/24, 3:14 PM EAD conducted tabletop exercise to mitigate red tide, fish kill events
fish kills in the emirate.
"The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi is the leading entity concerning the risk of
red tide and fish kills, based on the emirate's local risk register. This register is part
of an integrated system for emergency, crisis, and disaster management at the local
level in Abu Dhabi, aimed at raising the readiness of concerned entities to respond
quickly and effectively to emergency situations and threats of all kinds," said
Khaled Mohammed Al Hajri, Director of the Emergency, Safety and Business
Continuity Office at the Agency.
Al Hajri noted that during Exercise Tide 1/2024, various potential scenarios
requiring complete readiness and preparedness of all relevant authorities were
reviewed. He emphasised the importance of work teams from each government
entity committing to the general response plan for red tide events and fish deaths,
given the urgency and impact on response speed in mitigating dangers and reducing
effects.
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