Saudi Arabia: Early Warning Issued for Emergency Situations in Riyadh and Al-Kharj
Civil Defense issues an emergency alert in Riyadh and Al-Kharj and directs following safety guidelines.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Saudi Civil Defense announced on Wednesday the activation of an alert via the National Early Warning Platform for Emergency Situations in Riyadh and Al-Kharj Governorate to warn of a potential hazard.
Through its official account on the social media platform X, Saudi Civil Defense urged the public to follow safety guidelines and official instructions, remain calm, and immediately seek shelter in the nearest safe location inside a building or an interior room away from windows, staying there until the danger has passed. It advised against leaving homes or buildings, avoiding open areas and glass, and refraining from standing on balconies or rooftops.
The agency also called for contacting the emergency number (998) if any danger is observed and for following instructions issued by competent authorities through official channels.
