How can Mexicans in Qatar Request Help?: Iran Attacks

Following reports that Iran launched 10 missiles against US bases in Qatar, according to international portals, the Mexican Embassy in Qatar issued an “urgent notice” to Mexican nationals in that country. In this sense, through its official social networks, the Mexican Embassy in Qatar said that “Given the most recent events, the embassy urges the Mexican community to stay indoors and take shelter in their homes.” Likewise, it reiterated the importance of staying informed through communications from the Government of Qatar and this representation, which you can access more easily through the official social media accounts or by communicating directly via telephone.

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Thus, it also made available the emergency numbers for Mexicans (+974) 3363 4450, and 999 to report emergencies in Qatar. Now, in case you have not already done so, the embassy asked Mexican people to register in the Registration System for Mexicans Abroad, which you can do on the site: (https://sirme.sre.gob.mx/). Previously, in the face of the Iran-Israel conflict, the Mexican Embassy in Jordan shared the opening hours of the border crossings for this Monday, June 23, so that Mexican people can evacuate. The opening hours of the Jordanian border crossings with Israel for today will be open from 06:30 hours to 20:00 hours in Wadi Araba (south); Jordan Valley (north), from 08:30 to 16:00 hours. King Hussein Bridge remains closed to people with ordinary passports on the Israeli side.

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According to the International Media Offices of the Government of Qatar, this country is “calm” and “there is no emergency situation at the moment.” Meanwhile, the Mexican Embassy indicated that Qatar’s airspace remains safe and open to commercial flights. In addition, seaports, land borders and airports operate normally. However, this morning the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar said in a statement that the airspace in Qatar would be temporarily closed to ensure the safety of residents and visitors, according to Reuters.

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In the event of an air strike in conflict zones, it is essential to act calmly and follow these strategic recommendations:

Shelter-in-place immediately
Move to a safe area
- Go to interior areas without windows, basements or protected rooms.
- Avoid windows and facades that may break.
Stay informed
- Follow it through official sources of the government of Qatar, embassies and local media.
- Check alerts on radio, television or digital platforms.
Avoid unnecessary movements
- Do not go out until the authorities indicate that it is safe.
- Restrict the use of the car for emergencies.
Communicate with managers and family members
- Use the phone only if strictly necessary to avoid overloading the network.
- Report your location and status to family members or the corresponding authority.
Provision of first aid and emergency kit
- Have an accessible first aid kit with basic medicines.
- Assist the injured if it is safe to do so and contact the medical services.
Wait for official confirmation before leaving
- Do not leave the shelter until you receive the green light from the authorities.
- When leaving, proceed with caution and avoiding affected areas.
Stay alert for new attacks or secondary effects
- Qatar could respond or intercept missiles, but it is vital to stay informed.
- Keep an updated family emergency plan and location of shelters.