Emergency Service Units Saved lives of 8,000 Citizens this year

Densmaa 2023-12-28 06:12

Society

This week, the Mongolia National Emergency Management Agency or NEMA held a yearly reporting meeting that outlines the operations of the NEMA and emergency service units.

This week, the Mongolia National Emergency Management Agency or NEMA held a yearly reporting meeting that outlines the operations of the NEMA and emergency service units. Major General, Chief of the National Emergency Management Agency stated: "In 2023, we have worked to achieve three goals: improving the legal environment in the tackling of natural disasters, strengthening emergency management capability, and improving communication and information in using digital technologies. Since January a total of 4,223 disasters, hazardous events, and accidents were registered throughout Mongolia, and the lives of 8,260 citizens were rescued, and the property of the state, enterprises, organizations, and citizens worth MNT 372.2 billion were protected." In addition, by decision of the Government of Mongolia, a search and rescue team of 35 people, led by Brigadier General, Deputy Director of the NEMA, went to the epicenter of the earthquake in Türkiye where they worked side by side with more than 11 thousand rescuers from 70 countries, demonstrating high levels of professionalism.