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What do we do in case of war in Cyprus - Where are the shelters?

Where are the nearest shelters - What to do in case of war and how to protect yourself? The instructions of the Civil Defense

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While the war in Ukraine is in progress, the anxiety of the public to be informed about what would happen in a similar case on our island is intensifying in Cyprus as well.

The Civil Defense has set out specific measures to protect against bombings and hostilities. Citizens should also be aware of the steps to be taken if an alarm is sounded and how they can be informed of the nearest Civil Defense Shelters Famagusta.News and records them.

The nearest shelters

Any citizen to find out about the nearest shelter can call at 22403451, a number that operates on a 24-hour basis. There are three types of shelters. Private, public (apartment buildings) and public. The public shelters can accommodate up to 200 people. There are 2000 shelters that can cover 40% of the population.

Alarm Instructions

Self-defense and safety instructions in case of air raid and enemy attack

  • If you are in your home and you hear the alarm signal, run immediately to calmly cover where you have planned before (shelter, basement, interior room, etc.). If you do not have shelter, from now on mark the safest place in your home or workplace. Also help those in need (seniors, children, etc.).
  • If you hear bombardment without an alarm signal, go to the nearest place for protection immediately. Do not run aimlessly.
  • Turn off the gas, electricity and water switches before covering.
  • Avoid facing outside windows, doors or near windows. There is a possibility of injury from missiles or broken windows.
  • Make sure you have a portable radio in your home to listen to the information and instructions that will be transmitted. A lantern is also necessary.
  • Extinguish fires that may occur immediately.
  • If you are in the car, stop calmly on the side of the road, get off immediately and take care where you can. NO near intersections or narrow streets, so that the cars of the various services can move freely.
  • Do not leave your protection area unless it means the end of the alarm.
  • If you are outdoors and there is no space for protection, immediately fall face down, covering your head with your hands and lifting your chest slightly. Each depression of the ground offers greater security, because the fragments of the bombs are directed outwards and towards the banners).
  • Watch, trust and obey only the instructions given by the radio by the competent services. Do not believe the enemy's propaganda. Do not panic.

General Instructions after the end of the alarm

  • Keep your cool and help those who need help (seniors, children, etc.).
  • Check the electrical, telecommunication, water supply, etc. network and notify the Civil Defense Force and the Police without delay of any damage.
  • Do not approach cut-off power lines. There is a high risk of electric shock and fire.
  • Do not approach suspicious objects. Inform the Civil Defense Force or the Police immediately about their existence.
  • Follow the instructions of the Civil Defense Force and the Police.

Self-protection is a basic responsibility of all of us - Take the appropriate measures in time

In case of Exchange of Shots

Instructions from protection and safety in case of exchange of shots

  • Fall down. Check the origin of the shots.
  • Stay at home. A naughty and panicky attempt to escape, whether on foot or by car, means suicide.
  • Do not go out on the balcony or terrace and do not look out the windows. You are exposing yourself to great danger.
  • Move out of the room facing the shots and take shelter in a safer place
  • Do not drive on the streets. You are in danger and illegal because you are also preventing those who are authorized to carry out the protection and relief works.
  • In the event of an exchange of shots at night, darken your premises.

General instructions after bombing for exchange of shots

  • Keep your cool and help those who need help (seniors, children, etc.)
  • Check the electricity, communication, water supply network etc. and notify the competent service without delay.
  • Approaching disconnected power lines. There is a high risk of electric shock and fire.
  • Do not approach suspicious objects. Inform the civil defense force or the police immediately about their existence.
  • Follow the instructions of the Civil Defense Force and the Police.

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