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Civil Defence: Shelter Inspections and Ongoing Presence in Akrotiri

Published March 5, 2026, 12:13
Civil Defence: Shelter Inspections and Ongoing Presence in Akrotiri

The Civil Defence announced that inspections and re-evaluations of shelters will be carried out in cooperation with other Services. Citizens can locate the nearest shelter through the SafeCY application or by calling +357 22 403 451/2. The importance of preparing an Emergency Backpack with essential items is also reminded. The Civil Defence presence in Akrotiri continues until further notice, based on the assessment of the situation. The situation in Akrotiri remains in a state of evacuation until Friday, March 6th, and schools will remain closed. The number of people accommodated in spaces providing accommodation and food has increased to around 250, in cooperation with the Cyprus Red Cross. In addition, a test message was sent to take precautionary self-protection measures, which was not the early warning system, but a temporary solution. An evaluation will be carried out for any problems in sending the messages.