Baha Red Crescent boosts readiness for rain with 20 emergency teams

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority, through its Baha branch, has raised its field readiness to deal with heavy rain and changing weather conditions in the region by enhancing operational preparedness and mobilizing human and technical resources to ensure rapid response to emergency calls and efficient handling of urgent cases.

Preparations include raising the alert level at 16 ambulance centers, deploying 17 ambulance teams and 3 rapid response units staffed with qualified paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and specialists. This is part of a plan to strengthen field readiness and maintain uninterrupted emergency services during adverse weather.

The authority urged citizens and residents to follow instructions and guidance issued by relevant authorities, exercise caution during rainfall, adhere to traffic safety regulations, and avoid flood-prone areas and water accumulation sites to ensure their safety and reduce weather-related risks and accidents.

The authority confirmed its ongoing readiness to receive emergency calls around the clock via the unified number (997) and the "Asafny" app, stressing the importance of promptly reporting emergencies to help teams reach those in need and provide timely care.