Tripoli:The National Center for Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management has initiated a technical workshop in Tripoli focused on gap analysis and the development of a national roadmap for the "Early Warning for All" initiative in Libya. This workshop includes participation from various national sectors, agencies, and international partners.
According to Libyan News Agency, the three-day event aims to establish a comprehensive early warning system that addresses all types of hazards and disasters. It focuses on assessing current capabilities, identifying operational and technical gaps, and improving coordination among state institutions and humanitarian organizations.
Brigadier General Suleiman Shanbar, Director of the Response Operations and Early Warning Department, emphasized the workshop's goal of setting a clear roadmap. This roadmap is intended to define monitoring responsibilities, prepare warning bulletins, and establish coordination mechanisms for timely communication with citizens.
Shanbar highlighted past challenges such as poor coordination and fragmented efforts, which are now being addressed through a unified national operations room. This aims to enhance the speed and efficiency of emergency responses, minimizing loss of life and property. Malik Marsit, spokesperson for the Emergency Medicine and Support Center, noted that the workshop seeks to improve the capabilities of rescue and meteorological teams and coordinate emergency services, referencing recent operations in towns like Mizdah and Nesma.
Marsit also pointed out the challenges posed by rugged terrain and communication issues during disasters, stressing the need for an integrated early warning system. Mohamed Al-Barqaei from the National Meteorological Center mentioned the Center's technical expertise but noted shortages in monitoring stations and weather radars, calling for financial and technical support.
Al-Barqaei identified the gap between issuing weather warnings and their delivery to citizens as a key challenge. The workshop seeks to address overlapping responsibilities, establish a unified risk registry, and set national priorities, with visual presentations to evaluate the current warning system. This is done in collaboration with the Ministries of Water Resources and Health, the General Authority for Communications, the National Center for Disease Control, and other relevant agencies.