The Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), Mahmoud Ma’allin Abdulle, accompanied by the Director General of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Abdulkadir Ali, and Major General Mohamed Ali Bariise of the Joint Operations Coordination Centre (JOCC), attended a technical workshop on flood preparedness, community rescue operations, and the protection of property and livelihoods.

The workshop focused on strengthening cooperation between civilian institutions and security forces, particularly through Civil-Military Coordination (CIMIC). Discussions covered evacuation route planning, emergency transport, support for vulnerable populations, and the protection of critical infrastructure.

In his remarks, the SoDMA Commissioner emphasized the importance of strengthening flood preparedness and coordinating efforts among relevant institutions to save lives, protect property and livelihoods, and reduce the impact of disasters. He also stressed the need for sustained cooperation and coordination to ensure timely emergency assistance for communities at risk.