Sharjah Shares Safety Measures for Citizens During Alert Situations

Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has issued a set of security recommendations explaining how the public should respond when official emergency alerts are issued, emphasising the necessity of maintaining calm and relying solely on official information.

The guidance emphasises preventive steps aimed to safeguard public safety during emergency situations and encourages residents to strictly adhere to orders issued by relevant authorities.

Safety within buildings in Sharjah

According to the rules, persons inside homes, offices, or other buildings should avoid balconies, windows, and other exposed areas and instead seek refuge in a secure inside environment.

Residents are also asked to pay close attention to notifications issued via internal broadcast systems or directions from building security officers. Authorities advise not using lifts until advised, avoiding glass barriers or surfaces, and keeping indoors until the UAE Ministry of Interior issues an official notification confirming that the situation is safe.

Outdoor Safety Tips

The advisory recommended that anyone who is outside during an alert go to the nearest safe building as away. Drivers are encouraged to go slowly to the next acceptable spot where they can securely seek shelter.

People should avoid areas near windows, exterior walls, and glass panels while waiting for additional instructions.

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Avoid propagating rumours.

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau also asked the public to follow official updates and only rely on confirmed information.

Residents were urged not to share rumours, audio recordings, or unsubstantiated movies circulating on social media platforms.

cooperate with authorities.

The rules emphasise the significance of working with security and emergency personnel during any event. When an emergency arises, members of the public should call 999.

Authorities also asked citizens to desist from photographing or broadcasting photographs or videos from the incident sites.

Officials stated that the rules are part of Sharjah’s ongoing efforts to promote community preparedness, improve public safety, and assure the continuous provision of key services during catastrophes.