People in Bahrain are being strongly urged to follow siren protocols and phone alert instructions at all times.
Crisis and Disaster Management Directorate’s director Major Hamad AlSwar said there are two types of siren alerts people have been hearing multiple times every day – but many are unaware what they are meant for.
“Once a threat or risk is detected, the sirens in designated areas are activated, and the public also receives immediate alerts on their mobile phones,” said Major AlSwar.
“The siren that has a long and stable sound indicates to stay indoors or seek shelter immediately. If you’re driving on the road, find a safe building and park the vehicle rather than driving around or stopping midway.
“The second siren noise fades out slowly and continues, which indicates the threat is over, but do not let your guard down.”
Major AlSwar noted a worrying trend in recent days: people rushing to rooftops to film missile interceptors or drone attacks instead of staying safely indoors.
“You need to understand that the sirens are sounding because there is real danger. Rushing to the rooftop to first film the incident and post it on social media is wrong.
“Stopping cars and taking photographs or videos is not what we want responsible people to do right now.
“Emergency protocols have been created for a reason.”
He also urged people not to touch fallen debris and to move away from the area. However, he noted that the opposite is happening – individuals are taking photographs and posting them on social media, disregarding all safety protocols.
“Please follow these guidelines and heed the alerts, rather than gathering as if it were a picnic to take photographs,” said Major AlSwar.
The Interior Ministry has warned that anyone who films, shares, or reposts videos from incident scenes will be held legally accountable, as such actions constitute a violation that may endanger security and public order.
Authorities have already arrested several individuals in connection with these offences.
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