Civil Defense declares end of danger in Yanbu, issues emergency guidelines
Saudi Civil Defense has lifted the emergency alert in Yanbu and urged residents to follow official instructions and avoid crowds and filming during emergencies.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense issued an alert this morning through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies in Yanbu, warning of imminent danger. The directorate later confirmed that the threat to the governorate had passed, while stressing the importance of continuing to follow Civil Defense instructions and avoiding crowds or filming during emergencies.
The directorate explained that upon receiving warning messages from the National Early Warning Platform, people should remain calm and follow official instructions. It advised immediately moving to the nearest safe location inside a building or an interior room away from windows, and staying there until the danger has passed.
The directorate emphasized not leaving homes or buildings until the threat is over, staying away from open areas and glass, and avoiding balconies or rooftops. If outdoors, people are advised to enter the nearest building or take cover behind a solid barrier.
The directorate also called on the public to avoid gathering or filming entirely, and to stay away from hazardous locations. If a warning message is received while driving, motorists should pull over to the side of the road away from bridges and tall buildings. The directorate stressed the importance of calling the emergency number (911) in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or (998) in other regions of the Kingdom if any danger is observed, and to follow updates through official channels.