War, air raids and sheltering
If anyone is in danger, call for help first. UAE numbers:
If a UAE emergency alert sounds
At home or at work
- Stop what you are doing and stay calm.
- Move away from windows, glass, balconies, rooftops and outer walls.
- Shelter in an interior room, hallway, basement, ground floor or under a concrete staircase, using stairs not lifts.
- Stay inside until officials announce the all-clear.
In a mall or enclosed building
- Move to interior areas away from glass.
- Follow the instructions of the building's safety staff.
- Use the stairs, not the lifts.
Outdoors
- Stay calm and avoid crowding or rushing.
- Go into the nearest safe building and follow its shelter procedures.
- Keep away from poles, billboards and glass.
- If there is no shelter, lie flat and cover your head, and your nose and mouth if there is dust or smoke.
Driving
- Slow down and stay alert.
- Shelter in a nearby building if you can, and do not stop in open or crowded areas.
- If there is no shelter, stay in the car with windows shut and the engine off.
- Do not share unverified photos or videos.
After the alert
- Check on your family and your surroundings.
- Stay away from suspicious objects or unusual smells and report them straight away.
- Follow official updates and return to normal activities gradually.
- Do not click unknown links or share personal details, and check messages are official before acting on them.
UAE numbers source: u.ae. Steps summarised from official sources listed on the full guide.