Alert:

We would like to inform you that the working hours of the Blood Donation Clinic at the Blood Transfusion Services Center during the Holy Month of Ramadan have been updated to 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM, from Monday to Friday.

We would like to inform you that the Ras Al Khaimah Health Center will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, February 16-17, 2026, in preparation for the move to the new location. Services will resume at the new location on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

We would like to inform you that Ajman Specialty Dental Center will be closed on Friday, January 2, 2026, due to maintenance work, and services will resume at the center on Monday, January 5, 2026.

We would like to inform you that Shees Health Center will be inaugurated and will start receiving patients from Wednesday, Decenber 2025.

We would like to inform you that Al-Khalibiya Health Center will be inaugurated and will start receiving patients from Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

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What is a Special Case Emergency?

A special case emergency is an emergency that does not fit neatly into common categories (like fires, floods, or medical emergencies) and requires unique procedures, special equipment, or specially trained responders.

A special case emergency usually i,/p>nvolves unusual or complex hazards that require special response plans, may affect many people at once, and needs coordination between multiple organizations.

Examples of special case emergencies
  • Chemical or hazardous materials incidents
  • Biological emergencies (disease outbreaks)
  • Radiological or nuclear incidents
  • Mass casualty events

What are chemical and hazardous materials incidents?

Chemical and hazardous materials incidents are events where dangerous substances are released, spilled, leaked, or improperly used, posing a risk to people, property, or the environment. These materials can be:

  • Toxic (poisonous to humans or animals)
  • Flammable or explosive
  • Corrosive (can burn skin or damage materials)
  • Radioactive

Preparing for chemical and hazardous materials incidents

Learn the risks in your area
Supplies
Know if nearby factories, labs, farms, railways, or highways transport chemicals
Learn basic hazard warning symbols (toxic, flammable, corrosive)
Know warning signs and alerts
Outdoors
Sirens, public announcements, texts, or school alerts may warn of a release
Strong or unusual smells, visible clouds, or sudden illness can be signs
Always follow official instructions immediately
Make an emergency plan
Driving
Know evacuation routes and safe shelter locations, if designated
Decide how family members will communicate if separated
Identify a trusted meeting place
Prepare an emergency supply kit
Outdoors
Water and non-perishable food
First aid supplies
Prescribed Medicines.
Masks or clothes to cover mouth and nose
Gloves
Flashlight and batteries
Phone charger or power bank

Safety During a Chemical Hazardous Materials Incident

Safety After a Chemical & Hazardous Materials Incident


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