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Civil Defense to Re-evaluate and Inspect Shelters

Published March 5, 2026, 12:08
Civil Defense to Re-evaluate and Inspect Shelters

The Civil Defense will proceed with a re-evaluation and re-inspection of shelters in cooperation with other relevant services, as announced by the spokesperson of the Civil Defense, Panagiotis Liasidis. Citizens can locate the nearest shelters through the SafeCY application or by contacting the Operations Control Center. Citizens are advised to prepare an Emergency Backpack with basic necessities, such as water, food, hygiene items, medicine, and a radio. In the event of an alarm, calmness and following the instructions of the authorities are recommended. The presence of the Civil Defense in the Akrotiri area continues until further evaluation. The Civil Defense sent a test message for taking precautionary self-protection measures, which was a temporary solution, while the activation of the early warning system is expected in June. An evaluation of the problems that arose in sending the messages is expected.