Pol Maj Gen Sinlert announced that all local police stations are ready to respond to disasters as they have implemented measures such as deploying personnel, equipment, safety signs, and communication tools to ensure public safety during emergencies, said an official report posted yesterday (Oct 16).
Drones will also be used to improve their ability to assist affected people, the report added.
The report follows Phuket Provincial Police announcing the arrival of the flood-response equipment last Saturday (Oct 12).
Present for the occasion, in addition to Pol Maj Gen Sinlert, were Region 8 Police Deputy Commander Pol Maj Gen Wimon Pitakburapa, Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Pol Col Phatsakorn Sonthikun and the heads of local police stations in Phuket along with the patrol officers who will be actually using the equipment.
“Every police station is fully equipped to help manage and respond to disasters. The safety of officers helping people during these incidents is a priority, following the commander’s policy,” the report posted yesterday noted.
“The police are also working closely with other agencies to ensure smooth traffic flow, assist vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and bedridden patients in evacuating quickly, and prevent thefts from those affected.
“The goal is to work professionally and efficiently with other organisations to provide the best possible support during disasters,” the report concluded.