Rescue Teams Prepare For The Rainy Season

 
 

In preparation for camping season and cooler weather, volunteer response and rescue teams prepare to offer assistance to those in need. Assist sea and desert goers in case of trouble, clean beaches, organize traffic, and assist in the search for missing personnel through these fast-responding teams. All members of these teams confirmed their readiness to provide the necessary services to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). Mohammad Al-Hajri, head of Kuwait's Sqour Al-Sabah rescue team, commented that the team helps with vehicle lifting in the desert and at the beach, and provides assistance to state bodies during crises such as the Coronavirus pandemic or heavy rains.

In addition to stating that they are prepared for such conditions, Al-Hajri added that they possess heavy-duty equipment of all types. Currently, the team is made up of 30 volunteers, whose phone numbers can be found on the team's social media accounts. According to Al-Hajri, voluntary work strengthens social solidarity and topples the culture of no work without profit. Rakan Al-Hamad, Head of Kuwaiti Response and Rescue team, told KUNA that the idea for the team was sparked when they noticed the hiked-up price of towing winches, which could reach KD 50 in remote areas.

According to Al-Hamad, his team can not only assist vehicles but also provide first aid and help animals, as well as organize first aid training courses and green initiatives. Those who are 18 and older and possess a vehicle can join the team, provided they undergo an interview process and are able to supply the necessary equipment. Additionally, all new members are given a training course to prepare them for the work ahead. Al-Hamad praised voluntary work as an exemplary way to spend free time, since it benefits youth and society at large.

 
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IFL Kuwait