Brigadier General Abdolrahman Keshvari, Deputy Head of the National Passive Defense Organization, emphasized the importance of comprehensive readiness of agencies and urban management to confront upcoming threats at a specialized meeting held on the occasion of Passive Defense Week. This meeting focused on the Salami Martyr's guidelines regarding chemical, radiological, and nuclear threats (CBRNE) and the passive defense measures of metropolitan areas.
The Necessity of Readiness Against Emerging Threats
Keshvari, in this meeting, pointed to the complex global conditions and the changing boundaries of war and peace, stating that countries must be prepared to face various threats. He highlighted the importance of preventive measures, reducing the vulnerability of critical infrastructures, and conducting specialized drills, emphasizing that the continuity of essential services and crisis management is a requirement for urban management readiness.
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He also stressed the importance of precise planning and inter-agency cooperation in enhancing social resilience, saying: "Preserving the lives of citizens and preventing disruptions in the vital arteries of the city is a duty that can only be achieved through public participation and proper management."
Strengthening Infrastructures and Agency Cooperation
Ali Nasiri, Head of the Tehran Disaster Prevention and Management Organization, also emphasized the importance of enhancing comprehensive readiness and the necessity of updating programs in line with emerging threats. He stated: "Preventive measures in passive defense are less attended to due to their nature, but neglect in this area can cause significant damage to the country."
Nasiri also highlighted the importance of synergy among executive agencies and strengthening critical infrastructures, saying: "Developing operational plans and strengthening the command chain are essential for readiness against urban crises."
At the end of this meeting, attendees emphasized the necessity of continuing preventive measures and developing preparedness and response programs to enhance the resilience and sustainability of metropolitan Tehran.
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