Jordan | The Public Security Directorate warns of dust and calls on citizens to follow instructions during the weekend

Weather of Arabia - The Public Security Directorate warned of the prevailing dusty atmosphere, the effect of which is expected to increase during the coming hours, and to end this evening.
The Directorate called for caution and caution while driving in light of the low horizontal visibility in many areas, due to dust, and sometimes its absence on desert roads, with the need to take the necessary measures by patients with respiratory system to preserve their safety.

The Public Security Directorate also stressed the importance of adhering to public safety requirements during the moderate and warm weather tomorrow, Friday, and the accompanying hiking trips, pointing to the importance of preserving the environment and protecting natural places.

She stressed the importance of following preventive measures to maintain public safety, and avoiding drowning accidents, sunstroke injuries, or fires, God forbid.

The Public Security Directorate stated that the causes of drowning are mostly due to underestimating safety requirements and not adhering to preventive instructions and guidelines, especially in dangerous water bodies such as dams, water canals, agricultural ponds, and others.

The Directorate called for following the following advice and guidelines:

1. Choose a suitable and safe place for hiking, and stay away from dangerous areas surrounded by warning signs
2. Monitor children and do not allow them to approach bodies of water to avoid drowning accidents.
3. Do not swim in bodies of water that are not designated for this purpose, such as agricultural ponds, dams, and water canals, and adhere to the warning instructions located near them.
4. Monitor children while they are playing and prevent them from climbing trees, dangerous rocky sections, or approaching abandoned wells.
5. Be careful when lighting and extinguishing a fire and do not leave sources of ignition in the hands of children.
6. Paying attention to the safety of foods and preserving them in a healthy and safe way to avoid poisoning incidents.
7. Do not hesitate to call the unified emergency number (911) if the need arises.

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Sources:

Jordan Public Security - Public Security Directorate