Emergencies

How does the Kingdom of Bahrain ensure a swift and effective response during emergencies?

The Kingdom of Bahrain places the highest priority on its preparation for emergencies. Its vision is to build a culture of safety and awareness that reduces key risks to the population and national assets, while ensuring fast, effective management of any major crisis and a strong recovery afterward.

To achieve this, Bahrain takes a comprehensive approach that combines advanced technology and skilled personnel, highly trained in crisis management and urgent care, reinforcing its position as a regional leader in emergency management.

As part of these efforts, the Ministry of Interior launched the National Civil Protection Platform, a comprehensive system designed to support and enhance public safety and security.

This platform is built on the principles of the National Emergency Strategy and Civil Defense Council plans, with the support of the operations of the National Civil Protection Committee. It provides citizens and residents with access to all safety-related information and promotes a culture of security among the society through advanced technology.

The platform relies on community partnership as a core method of creating a safe environment, uniting efforts to build a society that is fully aware of risks and how to prevent them.

Bahrain aims to foster a culture of safety and risk awareness in both the public and private sectors and among the general population through knowledge, innovation, and education at all levels. This is achieved through proactive policies that promote responsibility and risk prevention, including:

• Leadership and support: Promoting a unified approach from Bahrain’s highest levels of leadership, with guidance and support to ensure senior management in both the public and private sectors understands and implements this policy.
• Public awareness: Developing nationwide awareness campaigns to strengthen a culture of safety and risk reduction.
• Education and training: Including safety and risk awareness in curricula and training programs.
• Research and analysis: Encouraging research to demonstrate the benefits of a strong safety culture.
• Community Engagement: Supporting local communities in developing knowledge and policies to address their specific risks.
• Service Safety: Working with service providers to ensure the safety of their services.

Contacting emergency services in Bahrain

In line with international best practices, Bahrain offers a comprehensive list of emergency numbers for various agencies and services. This is an essential resource for citizens, residents, and visitors to access medical aid, civil defense, police, and other emergency support services quickly and directly.

Bahrain’s focus on accessible emergency services demonstrates its commitment to civil safety and rapid response, ensuring help is only a phone call away and enhancing community preparedness.

Siren alerts via the MyGov app

For added safety, the MyGov app offers real-time alerts and siren notifications, allowing users to receive immediate updates in the case of emergencies and take timely protective measures.

To enable this feature, users should turn on general notifications in the app settings. All users are encouraged to do so to stay informed of any official warnings or urgent updates.