Civil Defense declares Najran safe, urges continued caution
Civil Defense says the threat to Najran has passed but urges the public to keep following safety instructions and avoid gathering or filming.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Civil Defense has announced that the threat to Najran has passed, urging citizens and residents to continue following its instructions and to refrain from gathering or filming at any time to ensure their safety.
Earlier, the Civil Defense had issued a warning through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergencies in the Najran region, alerting the public to imminent danger and calling on everyone to adhere to official guidelines and remain in safe places until the emergency situation ended.
Safety guidelines during alerts
The Civil Defense emphasized the importance of staying calm and moving immediately to the nearest safe place inside the building or an internal room away from windows, and not leaving until it is confirmed that the danger has passed. It also stressed the need to avoid open areas and glass, not to stand on balconies or rooftops, and advised those outdoors to enter the nearest building or take cover behind a solid barrier.
In addition, the Civil Defense urged people to avoid gathering and filming entirely, and to stay away from hazardous locations upon receiving a warning message. Drivers who receive an alert while on the road were advised to pull over to the side of the road, away from bridges and tall buildings.
Emergency contact information
Authorities noted that if any danger is observed, people should call the emergency number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 998 in other parts of the Kingdom.