Conspiracy for floods and emergency situations, Kosovo participates with 17 AME members

Emergency Management Agency has indicated that the operational water-flowing team, comprised of 17 members, has participated in the “exercise. FloodNorthAlb”, which is supported by the European Commission Civil Protection Mechanism.

The release for the media reportedly is under way from 7 April to 11 April in Shkodra.

This important regional exercise where Kosovo is participating based on the Interstate Agreement for mutual assistance in cases of natural disasters and other disasters, supported by the European Commission's Civil Protection Mechanism”.

“ “FloodNorthAlb” is aimed at strengthening co-operation and co-ordination among civil protection agencies in flood cases, through real simulations of emergency situations and activising operational teams on the ground and European Civil Protection Mechanism”, the report said.

Among other things, civil protection agencies from Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia and Italy are participating in the exercise. Also, several other countries from the region and Europe are participating in the quality of observers.

“The exercise is being conveyed closely by the directors of counterparts agencies and senior officials from participating states. Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Genc Metaj has highly praised the professional commitment of Kosovo team members, as well as stressing the strategic importance of Kosovo participation in these exercises for increasing operational capacity interoperability and exchange of experiences with partner countries”, it reportedly broadcasts. Periscope.

AME adds that subx0> participation FloodNorthAlb” is evidence of Kosovo's commitment to being an active and contributing part in regional and European disaster response mechanisms.