Why is "Safe Summer, Be Prepared" Initiative important?
The three-phase campaign takes a holistic view of safety and precautionary measures to minimize risks
Sharjah: As summer temperatures soar in the UAE, National Ambulance, a vital service under the National Guard Command, has launched the "Safe Summer, Be Prepared" initiative. This program aims to empower residents of the Northern Emirates with the knowledge and skills to handle common summer emergencies until help arrives.
The program equips the public with basic and practical guidance through a series of engaging educational videos and informative social media posts disseminated across platforms shared by the National Guard, National Ambulance, and other media outlets.
This guidance focuses on identifying and dealing with common summertime emergencies until specialized ambulance teams arrive on the scene.
The educational content covers
- Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
- Drowning
- Loss of consciousness
- Water sports-related fractures
- Bleeding
- Jellyfish stings
Beyond summer
The campaign goes beyond summer and aims to foster a culture focused on safety and prevention throughout the year. It educates the public on proactive and preventative measures, alongside federal laws, decisions, and regulations implemented by the National Guard in collaboration with its partners.
This three-phase campaign also seeks to educate and raise awareness about necessary precautionary measures to be taken during emergencies, ultimately minimizing risks and preserving public safety.
Serving the Northern Emirates
National Ambulance, a part of the National Guard Command, provides urgent pre-hospital care in the Northern Emirates. They can be reached by dialing the dedicated emergency number 998.
With an advanced fleet of vehicles and a team of qualified medics, National Ambulance serves the public on the frontline, providing high-quality, appropriate care for serious illness and injuries across the Emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Qaiwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.