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Press release

To enhance preparedness and community awareness of various disaster risks

ADCMC launches ‘Our Community is Prepared’ campaign in

collaboration with strategic partners

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 9, 2025:

In line with the announcement of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President

of the UAE, declaring 2025 as the ‘Year of the Community,’ the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters
Management Centre - Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) has launched ‘Our Community is Prepared’

campaign in collaboration with strategic partners. The campaign aims to enhance the Emirate of
Abu Dhabi’s readiness during emergencies, raise awareness about various risks, and highlight key

measures and guidelines to be followed in situations of crises and disasters.

The ‘Our Community is Prepared’ campaign targets all segments of society in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain,

and Al Dhafra. It comes as part of the Emirate’s continued efforts to promote social responsibility
for nation-building, ensure the well-being of its residents, preserve resources for future

generations, and create a safe environment to effectively address the increasing challenges.

The first phase of the campaign, implemented in partnership with Abu Dhabi Police, the

Department of Energy, and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), focuses on
raising awareness of extreme weather conditions and their associated risks, as well as key

preventive measures to mitigate their impacts. It guarantees that community members receive
accurate and trustworthy information, empowering them to comprehend weather-related hazards

and adopt strategies that reduce their negative impacts. Additionally, it aims to increase public

awareness of climate change, one of the biggest problems facing humanity today.