According to the Public Relations and International Affairs of the Kish Free Zone Organization, in this specialized meeting, based on the latest reports from Kish Meteorological Office, atmospheric forecasts and the probable condition of precipitation and marine systems in the Persian Gulf were analyzed. The most important point in this review was drafting programs based on last year's operational experiences and correcting functional weaknesses in confronting rainfall so that readiness against El Niño would be carried out with greater precision and efficiency. Members of the headquarters emphasized the necessity of continuous monitoring of weather patterns and online data exchange among responsible agencies so that any change in weather conditions is immediately communicated to operational units and necessary responses are taken.
Resilience of Critical Infrastructure and Urban Services
Kish Development, Water and Services Company in this meeting was tasked with increasing urban resilience by cleaning and dredging surface water drainage channels, installing evacuation pumps at flood-prone points, and preparing heavy machinery. At the same time, Kish Mahtab Water and Power Companies and Water and Electricity implemented passive defense measures to preserve the stability of distribution networks and ensure continuity of energy services under adverse weather conditions.
Safety of Transit Routes and Traffic Management
In another part of the meeting, managers of the airport and port sectors of Kish Ports and Airports Development and Management Company presented their technical reports on actions taken and preparedness plans. These reports reviewed the readiness status of airport and port facilities and equipment, access routes, safety requirements, continuity of essential operations, and measures envisaged to manage potential weather conditions. Additionally, the Law Enforcement Command and Kish Traffic Police formulated necessary measures to manage road traffic and maintain coastal safety in emergency conditions.
Kish Hospital's Readiness to Provide Medical Services
Kish Specialty Hospital, while declaring full readiness, emphasized completing medicine stocks, alerting triage teams and emergency capacities to provide services to Kish residents and tourists in critical conditions. The organization's mobile operator also reviewed telecommunications infrastructure to maintain the stability of crisis communications and emergency lines.
Organization's Public Relations; The Sole Official Source of Information
Also, in order to integrate information, combat rumors and preserve public calm and psychological security, it was approved that the Public Relations and International Affairs Directorate of the Kish Free Zone Organization is the only official source for information dissemination, issuing warnings and publishing decisions in the format of the crisis headquarters. All trainings, safety recommendations and weather notices specifically for Kish residents, tourists and economic actors will be published solely through this directorate.