Civil Defense declares Najran safe after emergency alert, issues key safety tips
Saudi Civil Defense announced Monday that the threat to Najran has passed, shortly after an emergency alert was issued via the National Early Warning Platform.
Key Takeaways
AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense announced on Monday that the threat to Najran has passed, just minutes after the National Early Warning Platform issued an emergency alert for the region.
The Civil Defense also provided important safety guidelines to follow in such situations:
Remain calm and follow official instructions.
Immediately move to the nearest safe place inside a building or an interior room away from windows, and stay there until the threat has passed.
Do not leave your home or building until the danger is over.
Stay away from open areas and glass, and avoid standing on balconies or rooftops.
If you are outside, enter the nearest building or take cover behind a solid barrier.
Avoid gathering, taking photos, or approaching hazardous areas.
If you receive a warning message while driving, pull over to the side of the road away from bridges and tall buildings.
If you notice any danger, call the emergency number (911) in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or (998) in other regions of the Kingdom.
Follow instructions issued by the relevant authorities through official channels.