AMMAN — On Saturday, August 12, The
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Department of Antiquities urged precautions to ensure the
safety of
visitors at tourist attractions as a heat wave will grip the Kingdom
this week.
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Minister of tourism and antiquities, Makram Qaisi, urged
authorities to put in place all
safety measures for both workers and visitors
at archaeological sites and landmarks to ensure optimal safety from
soaring temperatures, Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
Department of antiquities director general, Fadi Balawi,
asked local authorities across the governorates to activate emergency response
procedures, including the provision of umbrellas, hats, and
cold water, to
protect workers and visitors from heat stroke and exhaustion.
Balawi said all
antiquities departments had introduced
safety measures and first aid to respond to any emergencies, urging utmost
caution during the extreme heat.
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