Northern Borders Red Crescent raises emergency readiness for rain
Saudi Red Crescent in Northern Borders boosts emergency teams and control room readiness amid forecasts of heavy rain and unstable weather in the region.
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority branch in the Northern Borders region has heightened its emergency readiness in anticipation of heavy rain and volatile weather conditions. All field ambulance teams have been put on heightened alert, with the possibility of additional crews being deployed if necessary. The Red Crescent has called upon citizens and residents to heed Civil Defense advisories and take appropriate measures to protect themselves from potential hazards such as flooding and water accumulation.
Adherence to traffic safety guidelines, including maintaining prudent speeds and avoiding flooded areas, has also been emphasized. Musaad Al-Anazi, the branch director, highlighted that the operations room is open 24/7, accepting emergency service calls through the 997 hotline and the Asafni app.
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