What to Do in emergencies
What should you do when disasters strike Dubai? For instance, what is the best way to remain safe if thunderstorms or earthquakes hit Dubai? The Dubai Police have released brochures in seven languages addressing these very questions. The brochures have be
earthquakes
Lie calmly on the ground and try to take shelter by swarming under a solid table and hold onto it until the tremor stops In case there is no furniture around, cover your face and head with your arms and turn to a corner of the building
Stay away from glass, windows, exterior doors, walls or anything that may fall on you
Detach the electricity mains and water sources and close the gas sources tightly Do not use electric elevators, use the stairs upon ascending and descending from the building
thunderstorms
Avoid using your phone and electronic devices
Do not stand next to telephone poles, electricity posts or thick trees Avoid standing in high areas
Do not enter open or exposed areas
Keep away from metals and steel materials
Keep away from the beach, wet areas and water pools
power outages
Do not dial 999 unless the emergency is so major that you require police intervention
Persons trapped in elevators need to remain calm and hit the emergency button
Call an electrician if the power outage is restricted to your building