Civil Defense declares end of threat in Khamis Mushait and Abha, issues safety advice
Saudi Civil Defense has announced the threat has passed in Khamis Mushait and Abha, urging residents to continue following official safety instructions.
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AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense announced on Thursday that the threat has ended in Khamis Mushait and Abha, following an earlier warning issued for the areas.
Civil Defense advised residents to continue following official safety instructions, avoid gathering or taking photos, and to call 998 in case of emergency.
In the same context, Civil Defense had earlier issued a warning to residents of Abha after an alert was sent via the National Platform for Early Warning in Emergencies. The authority later confirmed that the threat had passed.
The following safety guidelines were issued for such situations:
Remain calm and follow official instructions.
Immediately move to the nearest safe place inside a building or interior room away from windows, and stay there until the threat has passed.
Do not leave your home or building until the threat is over.
Stay away from exposed areas and glass, and do not stand on balconies or rooftops.
If you are outside, enter the nearest building or take cover behind a solid barrier.
Avoid gathering, taking photos, and stay away from hazardous locations.
If you receive a warning message while in a vehicle, pull over to the side of the road away from bridges and tall buildings.
If you notice danger, call the emergency number 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 998 in other regions of the Kingdom.
Follow instructions issued by authorities through official channels.