His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has ordered a special plane to evacuate UAE citizens from the US State of Florida to a safe destination before Hurricane Irma could reach on Saturday or Sunday.

The move underscores the care lent by the UAE's leadership for the safety and security of UAE citizens and closely following up their wellbeing and conditions wherever they are.

The UAE Embassy in Washington urges UAE citizens currently in Florida to contact it in case of emergency on the following hotlines: (0012025776005), (0012027660088) and (0013048887756).

Those in need of urgent help can also call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the emergency phone number (0097180044444).