COVID-19 is not over, but there are few major operations.
In the measures taken in response to COVID-19, local authorities played a major role, and those in the capital region were by no means exempt. Lessons are now being drawn from these actions in order to be better prepared for the next crisis.
COVID-19 is not over, although there are few major operations here in Iceland today.
In the measures implemented due to COVID-19, local authorities played a major role, and those in the capital region were no exception. All local authorities in the capital region have an operational emergency committee that was activated when required. Their role is to maintain the services and operations of the local authorities during a public emergency.
Announcement on the Fire Brigade's Facebook page
To maintain services and operations in accordance with the regulations in force and to coordinate measures in the capital region, the heads of the education and leisure departments, the Directorates of Education and Leisure, the Directorate of Welfare, and representatives of sports and culture, on a regular basis and as often as necessary with Civil Defence in the capital region. Meetings were held each time a new regulation was issued, of which there were 166 in total between 27 January 2020 and 24 February 2022. Municipal information officers were instrumental in communicating information to residents, staff and other stakeholders.
Lessons learned from the operations
These days, lessons are being learnt from the operations to be better prepared for the next emergency. In the accompanying photo, staff from the Civil Defence and the Capital Region Fire and Rescue Service are with the information officers of the municipalities in the capital region after a review meeting this morning. What stands out is the incredible diligence and resourcefulness of the municipal staff in challenging conditions, and they deserve praise for it.