Ukrainian Red Cross, Emergency Service meet regional officials on CBRN preparedness
The Ukrainian Red Cross and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) have held a meeting with representatives of regional military administrations responsible for protecting the population and territories from radiation and chemical hazards.
Participants discussed preparedness to respond to CBRN threats, existing capacities and further coordination among all parties involved.
The Ukrainian Red Cross is already developing its capacity in this area. Its teams are being equipped with decontamination stations, receiving specialised training and conducting joint exercises with SESU to practise response actions.
The next important step is to include trained Ukrainian Red Cross teams in joint response plans and procedures.
With the support of the German Red Cross, the Ukrainian Red Cross has also provided 2,220 gas masks to each of four regions: Volyn, Rivne, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa. The aim is to strengthen the protection of local communities.
Preparedness, access to the necessary equipment and clear coordination among emergency services and communities all help ensure readiness to respond to CBRN threats. Being prepared means being protected.
