Madina, Oct. 24: Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued emergency alerts across several locations on Saturday, October 24, urging residents to take precautions and follow official safety instructions.
The National Early Warning Platform issued alerts covering Jeddah, Taif, Yanbu and Makkah Province, according to a statement posted by Civil Defence on X.
Authorities later announced that the danger had passed in all four locations. Residents were advised to remain alert and continue following official guidance.
Saudi Arabia Issues Emergency Safety Instructions
Civil Defence urged residents to remain calm and seek shelter inside buildings, away from windows and glass surfaces. People were advised to stay indoors until the danger passed and avoid balconies, rooftops and open areas.
Those outdoors were instructed to enter the nearest building or seek shelter behind a solid barrier. Authorities also warned people against gathering in potentially dangerous locations or taking photographs during the emergency.
Motorists who received alerts while driving were advised to stop safely, keeping away from bridges and high-rise buildings.
Civil Defence said residents could call 911 for emergencies in Makkah, Madinah,Riyadh and the Eastern Province. The emergency number for other parts of the Kingdom is 998.
Earlier on Saturday, separate warnings had also been issued for Riyadh, Najran and Wadi Al-Dawasir.
Saudi Arabia Warns Against Sharing Interception Footage
Separately, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior warned the public against filming, publishing or sharing information about missile and drone interceptions, including footage or details of impact sites.
The ministry cautioned that circulating such material could expose individuals to legal liability. It urged residents to avoid spreading unverified information and rely on official channels for updates.
Authorities have called on residents to follow safety instructions and avoid sharing content that could compromise public safety.
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