Kazakh, Russian emergency services sign agr?t of coop
10:54, 30 May 2009
PAVLODAR. May 30. KAZINFORM. /Vera Livintsova/ An international scientific practical conference between the representatives of emergency services of Pavlodar region and near-border regions of Russia, including Novosibirsk, Omsk and Altai, took place in Pavlodar.
The specialists on prevention and mitigation of emergency situations searched for ways of reducing the risks in the process of mitigation of consequences of natural and manmade disasters.
Special attention was paid to steppe fires. The Altai specialists demonstrated a very effective method of firefighting using extinguishing powders adapted for various climate conditions.
The sides signed an agreement of cooperation. The next meeting is planned to be held at the joint transborder exercises.