AMMAN — The National Center for Security and Crises
Management has established a new shelter in the Azraq region as part of a
broader strategy to prepare for comprehensive risk scenarios, including crises
and natural disasters.
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This initiative, in collaboration with relevant authorities,
encompasses the development of other selected sites throughout the Kingdom, the
Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
According to the center, it has been operating since
mid-year and focuses on testing national capabilities in emergency response and
rescue operations.
This move directly reacts to regional disasters, such as the
devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Morocco, aiming to glean lessons and
bolster preparedness for similar events. Notably, an earthquake simulation
exercise codenamed "Darb Al Aman/3" (Path to safety) was conducted
this year.
The National Center operates under the national risk and
disaster reduction strategy, emphasizing continuous crisis readiness through
planning, preparation, and the activation of early warning systems.
The Azraq site is equipped with essential infrastructure,
including housing units, health centers, schools, places of worship, and
various support services, all geared toward crisis management scenarios like
earthquakes, floods, or epidemic outbreaks.
Since its inception, the National Center has undertaken
numerous roles, chiefly coordinating and integrating efforts among national
entities to manage crises and maintain national safety and stability.
Central to the Center’s objectives is risk assessment,
enhancing early crisis prediction capabilities through developing a
comprehensive national database. This database informs decision-makers, aiding
them in making well-informed decisions based on precise information.
Additionally, the Center advises on policies and procedures for national-level
crisis management.
Among the significant activities conducted by the Center is
the "Jordan Shield" exercise, executed in collaboration with the
armed forces, security services, and the US Threat Reduction Agency. This
exercise, involving around 1,000 participants, specializes in scenarios related
to handling hazardous radioactive, chemical, and biological materials.
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