The Gjakova municipality has announced that an interinstitative simulation for response in emergency situations, with fire scenarios, evacuation of persons and rescue of a person injured by the second floor of the facility has been carried out.

According to the announcement, the event was aimed at testing team readiness for response in emergency cases, strengthening co-operation and co-ordination between institutions, as well as advancing the capabilities for evacuation, rescue and offering first aid.

The simulation was organised by KED within the European Week for Security and Health at Work, in co-operation with the Gjakova municipality, the Professional Unit of Fire and Salvation, the Kosovo Police and emergency medical teams.

Through this activity, the assessment of the response of institutions to risk situations was aimed at improving co-ordination among emergency management teams.

The Gjakova municipality has stressed the importance of institutional readiness and professional responses in the emergency situation, with the aim of protecting the lives of citizens and providing an effective response in such cases. /Telegraphy/