Saudi Civil Defense announces a tone change to the National Early Warning Platform
The announcement was made yesterday
Earlier this month, it was announced that Saudi Arabia would test its National Early Warning Platform. Now, the Saudi Civil Defense has announced a tone change to the National Early Warning Platform.
The tone change to the National Early Warning Platform applies to the notification that comes after the threat has passed. Previously, the alert ringtones for both the emergency situation and the all-clear signal were the same.
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The Civil Defense just announced a change of the danger clearance tone on the National Early Warning Platform to the sound of a regular text message that appears automatically on the smartphone screen to distinguish it from the danger occurrence tone.
The early warning platform aims to provide residents with instant updates during emergencies such as severe weather events, natural disasters, or other public safety situations.
The system is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness across Saudi Arabia and ensure residents receive critical alerts when they matter most. Consider it a quick safety check – one that helps ensure residents stay informed if an emergency ever arises.
When you hear the all-clear siren, it means the danger has passed…
- Residents should remain calm and continue following official instructions.
- Do not leave your home or building until the situation has completely stabilised.
- Avoid gathering and filming, and stay away from dangerous areas.
- Assist others if possible while ensuring your own safety.
Here’s how to ensure emergency alerts reach your phone
To ensure you receive these alerts when they are sent, residents should check that emergency notifications are enabled on their phones and not blocked by device settings.
For iPhone users, open Settings, tap Notifications, then scroll down to Government Alerts and ensure Alerts and Testing Alerts are turned on.
Meanwhile, Android users can usually find this setting under Notifications > Advanced settings > Wireless Emergency Alerts.
Enabling these settings ensures your phone can receive official emergency alerts and system tests sent by authorities such as Saudi Civil Defense.
These alerts may appear on your phone with a loud sound and vibration to ensure they are noticed, even if your phone is on silent.
If you notice any emergency situation, call 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, or 998 in the rest of the Kingdom. Residents are also encouraged to follow updates solely from official government channels.
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