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The first time a siren sounds, people are likely to react immediately. But as warnings become more frequent, some may begin to treat them as routine, continuing their activities or even going outside to see what is happening.
Colonel Osama Bahar of the Interior Ministry warned against this growing sense of familiarity, stressing that repeated exposure to warning sounds should not reduce people's response to potential danger.
He explained that psychology and sociology use several terms to describe this behaviour, referring to a decline in sensitivity and a weaker response to a recurring problem. In simple terms, people can become accustomed to something that initially caused concern.
For Bahrain, however, the priority remains personal safety, he stressed.
The warnings are issued to protect the public, and residents should follow them every time they hear a siren. If a siren sounds, people should not go outside. The same applies when the sound of an interception is heard.
Colonel Bahar also stressed the importance of choosing an appropriate safe location.
Being indoors does not necessarily mean being protected, he said, warning people against going onto rooftops or remaining in exposed areas.
The message is clear: familiarity with repeated warnings should never lead to complacency. When a siren sounds, residents should stay indoors and move to a safe, sheltered location.
