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Subject: Security Alert - Shelter in Place - U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (Mar. 3, 2026)   Location: Saudi Arabia   Event: Security Alert The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has issued a shelter in place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran and are limiting non-essential travel to any military installations in the region – we recommend American citizens in the Kingdom to shelter in place immediately. The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia continues to monitor the regional situation. We encourage all travelers to review our most recentSecurity Alerts, review any travel plans in case of disruptions, and make appropriate decisions to keep themselves and their families safe. We advise all U.S. citizens to maintain a personal safety plan. Crises can happen unexpectedly while traveling or living abroad, and a good plan helps you think through potential scenarios and determine in advance the best course of action.   Actions to Take: ·      Shelter in place. ·      Refer to our website for the latest Security Alerts. ·      Enroll or re-enroll in the Department of State’sSmart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) . STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact you in an emergency. ·      Ensure you have a valid U.S. passport for short-notice travel; visit our website to schedule a passport appointment. ·      Be aware of your surroundings. ·      Avoid any demonstrations and large gatherings, and areas where there is a heavy police presence. ·      Monitor official information sources. ·      Follow the instructions of local authorities.   Local first responders in Saudi Arabia: ·      Unified Emergency number (Police, Firefighters, traffic police, and others): 911 ·      Police: 999 ·      Highway security: 996 ·      Ambulance: 997   The Embassy and Consulates General can be reached at: ·      Riyadh: +966-11-835-4000 ·      Jeddah:  +966-12-220-5000 ·      Dhahran: +966-13-839-5700   The Bureau of Consular Affairs can be reached at:   ·      From U.S. and Canada: 888-407-4747.  ·      All other locations: 202-501-4444.