The municipality of Ain Ebel stated that news is being circulated about a request to evacuate the town, stressing that this news is not true. The municipality explained that the only proposal, as a precautionary measure, is to move from the northern section to the southern section within the town in order to preserve safety, and not to leave Ain Ebel. She asked not to circulate rumors and to adopt only official news. The municipality confirmed, "We remain in our land and are steadfast."