Canadians in Persian Gulf say they are living by the grace of missile defence systems | CBC News

"Right now I'm seeing a message on my phone: 'Due to the current situation, potential missile threats. Seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building and to steer away from windows, doors and open areas.' When they arrive she stays away from the window of her apartment in Abu Dhabi and takes shelter in a room where she can close the door."

"I feel like even though right now we're in an unfortunate situation, the government is working very hard to keep us safe. And if you read the numbers, how many missiles they took down, it's incredible. The only real threat she is worried about is being hit from falling debris once a missile has been taken out."

"There's been lots of missiles, but they've been intercepted. Initially there were missiles being intercepted almost on the hour you would hear loud noises, loud booms overhead. She describes it as a place so safe people do not lock their doors and can be assured if they leave their wallet or purse somewhere they can return hours later to find it untouched."

Blanka Calibaba, a Canadian living in Abu Dhabi for 13 years, receives regular government text alerts warning of missile threats during Iran's targeting of Persian Gulf states. She follows safety protocols by sheltering indoors away from windows and doors. Over a week, she received three warnings on Tuesday alone and has become accustomed to the sound of intercepted missiles. She expresses confidence in the government's defense capabilities, noting the high number of missiles successfully shot down. Allison Furlong, another Canadian from Newfoundland living in Doha, Qatar for 12 years, reports similar experiences with frequent missile interceptions and loud overhead booms. Both women feel relatively safe when indoors, with their primary concern being falling debris from destroyed missiles.

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