A civil defence exercise for the management team was held at the Institute of Geography of the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan in accordance with the civil defence action plan.

The event was opened by Museyib Yunusov, Head of the Scientific Personnel Training Sector, who spoke about the importance of civil defence measures.

Ruslan Mahammadov, Head of the Civil Defence Headquarters, delivered a speech on emergencies that may occur for various reasons, as well as ways to prevent them and eliminate their consequences. He outlined the duties and responsibilities of employees in managerial positions in the field of civil defence and highlighted the procedures for organising rescue and evacuation operations during emergencies.

During the exercise, information was provided on the main objectives of civil defence. It was noted that civil defence measures involve implementing preventive actions to avert emergencies, minimising potential damage and losses, and eliminating emergencies and their consequences.

Special attention was also given to the rules of conduct during an earthquake. It was emphasised that, in the event of an earthquake, it is essential to remain calm, act safely and make appropriate decisions based on the circumstances.

It was noted that civil defence exercises help improve employees’ preparedness for emergencies, assess the effectiveness of management and warning systems, and strengthen the knowledge and skills necessary to protect human life and health.