Oman weather: Sign language to help people with hearing challenges

Muscat: In a bid to raise awareness about safety measures amid extreme weather conditions in Oman, the Public Authority for Civil Defence and Ambulance (PACDA), has launched a video campaign, addressing people with hearing challenges, by using sign language.

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In its official Twitter feed, PACDA uploaded three videos on Wednesday and Thursday to share safety tips using sign language.

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The videos include instructions to fishermen to avoid approaching the sea and also on how to properly keep their boats safe.

The presenter used hand gestures to advise viewers about the importance of keeping a hand torch and a candle in cases of any electric outage.