Styrofoam rescue boards to help in the evacuation of flooded areas have been made at a Dubai Civil Defence workshop.
Maj Abdullah Al Merri, deputy director of the workshop, said the boards are a good alternative to jet skis.
He said these devices – which resemble lifeguard surfboards – can be used to reach people trapped in valleys and low-lying areas when boats or jet skis cannot go.
“The idea came after the Fujairah floods in July, as we…
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