As winter approaches and the risk of heavy rainfall increases, a meeting of the Civil Protection Commission was held in Lezha, focusing on measures to prevent and respond to emergency situations.
The meeting, convened by the Prefecture of Lezha, was attended by representatives of the district’s three municipalities, as well as institutions involved in emergency management. The discussions centered on the risk of flooding, intense rainfall, and the possibility of snowfall during the cold months.
Lezha Prefect Taulant Malshi called on institutions and responsible structures to be fully prepared, stressing that the Lezha district remains one of the areas most at risk from flooding. He demanded that preventive interventions be carried out in a timely manner to avoid the consequences that severe weather conditions may bring.
One of the main issues addressed was the cleaning and maintenance of drainage channels. Artur Topi, representative of the National Agency for Civil Protection, stressed the responsibility of the municipalities to ensure the functioning of drainage networks, as well as to provide the necessary equipment and logistical capacities in case of emergencies.
For their part, representatives of the three municipalities presented the measures taken so far and the capacities they have at their disposal to respond to possible situations during the winter. At the conclusion of the meeting, it was called for strengthened interinstitutional cooperation, coordination of field structures, and a rapid response, with the aim of minimizing damage and protecting residents from the risk of flooding.