UAE warns citizens in Florida to use caution as floods hit

AFP

The UAE mission in Washington is urging citizens in Florida, USA to exercise caution due to the heavy rains and floods that struck the US state as a result of Tropical Storm 'Debbie'.

In a post on social media the UAE Embassy US wrote: "The UAE mission in Washington calls on the country's citizens in the state of Florida to exercise caution and caution due to the heavy rains and floods resulting from Tropical Storm 'Debbie'."

The mission also stresses the need to follow safety instructions issued by the authorities, and in emergency situations, contact 0097180024 or 0097180044444 and register in the Tawajodi service.

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