Civil Defense urges installation of gas leak detectors in homes
Saudi Civil Defense stresses the importance of gas leak detectors in homes to protect lives and property and reduce the risk of sudden fires.
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AIThe General Directorate of Civil Defense has emphasized the importance of installing gas leak detectors in homes to prevent sudden fires, reduce risks, and protect lives and property.
The directorate highlighted the need to follow safety procedures if a gas leak is suspected, including avoiding the use of electrical switches or any source that could cause ignition, tightly closing the gas valve, ventilating the area by quietly opening windows and doors, and evacuating all occupants from the premises.
The directorate also called on the public to follow safety guidelines and instructions announced through various media outlets and social media platforms.
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In emergencies, the directorate stressed the importance of calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 998 in other areas of the Kingdom.