National Ambulance to the rescue; Dubai to enhance emergency response

National Ambulance, a key division of the National Guard Command, sprang into action amid adverse weather conditions that impacted the UAE from April 15 to 17.

Responding effectively to 1,426 urgent calls across the Northern Emirates, National Ambulance’s teams provided critical emergency medical care and transportation to hospitals amidst a 91 per cent surge in call volume compared to regular days.

Operating around the clock, the National Ambulance personnel attended to the needs of the sick and injured, ensuring they received prompt medical attention despite the challenging circumstances.

National Ambulance: Aligned with national weather response plan

The efforts were not confined to immediate response; they also played a crucial role in supporting the implementation of the national weather response plan.

نجح الإسعاف الوطني في تلبية 1426 بلاغاً طارئا من مختلف أنحاء الإمارات الشمالية خلال المنخفض الجوي الأخير الذي شهدته الدولة (15- 17 أبريل)، حيث عملت الفرق على مدار الساعة على إسعاف ونقل المرضى للمستشفيات، مسجلة ارتفاعاً 91% في عدد البلاغات المستلمة مقارنة بمتوسط الأيام العادية. pic.twitter.com/gIRPRWaeHc

— National Ambulance UAE – NGC (@NAmbulanceUAE) April 18, 2024

Dubai is focused on enhancing emergency response systems

In other news, in a proactive move to bolster Dubai’s readiness to handle unforeseen weather challenges, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, instructed heads of Dubai government entities to devise a comprehensive proactive plan.