Please do read the following safety precautions to take if you are hit with a sandstorm which is quite common in Qatar.
Try to avoid direct contact with sand or dust during a sandstorm, especially children, senior citizens and those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. People who have had nose or eye surgeries recently should also ensure they do not come in contact with sand or dust.
Wash your face, mouth and nose regularly during a sandstorm to prevent sand from entering the lungs.
If you get sand in your eyes, wash them carefully without rubbing the eyes or they may get scratched from the fine sand particles and you may even get an infection.
Wear a mask if you are going to be outdoors. If you don’t have a mask, try using a damp scarf, bandana or cloth to protect your nose and mouth from the sand.
Use sunglasses or any eyeglasses that you use during a sandstorm to protect the eyes from getting sand particles in them.
Try not to wear contact lenses in a sandstorm as they will cause eye irritation.
Keep the windows in your home closed and if you are driving make sure you keep the windows up.
Place a wet towel or cloth under the door so sand and dust cannot enter your home.
If you are driving, immediately reduce the speed of your car and drive carefully. Maintain a safe distance between your care and the one in front of you. If the visibility of the road is severely reduced (and is less than 100 metres) in a sandstorm, park the car on the side and wait for the sandstorm to subside.
In case you are having problems breathing or suffer from an allergic reaction because of the sand and dust, immediately go to your nearest Emergency Department.
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