Attack in a public place
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
- If there is a safe way out, run. Getting away is the best option.Counter Terrorism Poli
- Leave your belongings, do not stop to film, and urge others to come without waiting for anyone who hesitates.ProtectUK
- If you cannot get away, hide. Bullets can go through glass, brick, wood and metal, so find cover behind solid or heavy reinforced walls.ProtectUK
- Lock or block the door, move away from it, turn off lights and silence your phone, including vibrate.FEMA
- Spread out rather than group together, and stay hidden until police tell you it is safe.FEMA
- UK advice: when safe, call 999 and say where the attackers are, which way they went and what they look like.ProtectUK
- US advice: call or text 911 if you can.CISA
- US advice only (Ready.gov) adds Fight: a last resort when your life is in immediate danger. UK advice does not include it.FEMA
UAE numbers source: u.ae. Steps summarised from official sources listed on the full guide.