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3/15/24, 9:49 AM Dubai emergency response teams show high emergency readiness amidst adverse weather conditions - UAE - Emirates24|7
Dubai emergency response teams show high

emergency readiness amidst adverse weather

conditions

Published Saturday, March 09, 2024 By E247

Dubai’s emergency response teams demonstrated high levels of preparedness in managing emergency situations caused by
adverse weather conditions throughout the emirate.

Dubai authorities deployed a total of 2,300 personnel from across various entities including Dubai Municipality, Roads and Transport
Authority (RTA), Dubai Police, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, and Nakheel to respond to emergencies and
mitigate the impact of heavy rains that struck the UAE this weekend.

The teams were equipped with over 700 units of equipment including 250 tankers, 300 rainwater pumps, over 180 emergency

vehicles, field survey vehicles, machinery and other heavy equipment, to deal with water-logged conditions.

Dubai Police reported receiving a total of 10,232 calls today between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM on its emergency and non-emergency
hotlines. The emergency hotline 999 accounted for 9,275 of these calls, while the non-emergency hotline 901 received 957 calls.

In light of the current weather conditions, Dubai Police has advised the public to adopt caution. They urged the public to call the 999
hotline solely for emergency situations and use the 901 hotline for all other non-emergency purposes.

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