All emergency cards

Extreme cold and winter storms

If anyone is in danger, call your local emergency number first. In the UAE:

Not in the UAE? Call your local emergency number. All UAE numbers by emirate

What to do now

• Stay indoors and avoid travel. If you must drive, go in daylight and tell someone your route.^{Red Cross}
• Keep anything that can burn at least 1 metre (3 feet) from space heaters and fireplaces.^{Red Cross}
• Never heat your home with a gas oven or cooking stove.^CDC
• Run generators only outdoors, at least 6 metres (20 feet) from doors, windows and vents. Never grill indoors.^CDC
• If anyone feels dizzy, sick or weak, get them into fresh air immediately. Carbon monoxide can kill.^{Red Cross}
• Use torches and battery lights instead of candles during a power cut.^{Red Cross}
• If stranded, stay in the car unless help is visible within about 90 metres (100 yards).^{Red Cross}
• Run the engine about 10 minutes each hour, with the exhaust clear of snow and a downwind window open slightly.^{Red Cross}

Full guide and sources

UAE numbers source: u.ae. Steps summarised from official sources listed on the full guide.