Makkah Region mayor reviews Saudi Red Crescent's preparedness for Hajj
RIYADH: Makkah Region Mayor Musaed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood visited the Saudi Red Crescent Authority's command and control center and medical evacuation department in Makkah on Monday, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance field readiness for the Hajj season.
The mayor was briefed on the command and control system, medical evacuation procedures, and the extensive network of deployment centers strategically located across Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
He reviewed coordination with relevant authorities, aiming to ensure efficient and high-quality emergency services.
He also observed operational progress at the center, approved emergency response plans, the readiness of ambulance teams, and the advanced technologies used for monitoring, dispatching reports, and directing field teams in real-time throughout the Hajj season.
Al-Dawood emphasized the importance of seamless coordination among all service sectors and praised the SRCA's vital role in delivering rapid emergency response to pilgrims.
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