How to behave in the crowd to save your health and life? Getting into the crowd when boarding an evacuation train is no longer just a scene from a disaster movie. This is our reality with you. Here’s what to do if you’re stuck, and how not to get hurt in this situation.
1. If you are with a child, ensure its safety
A child in a crowd is always in danger: he is small, light, slow, often panicked, and negatively affected. Instruct the child before going to the evacuation train. Also, wear bright clothes so that others can notice her.
Under no circumstances should you let go of your baby’s hand, otherwise the crowd may just take it away from you. If possible, hold the child in your arms or shoulders.
2. Don’t try to get into the crowd
Usually, there is the greatest crowding, and it is simply impossible to breathe. In addition, you can just be sandwiched between other people, and this is life-threatening. Do not squeeze into the crowd, avoid very crowded people.
3. Do not bend down to pick up what has fallen
If you drop your glove during a stampede, the best thing you can do is leave it and follow the crowd. Otherwise, you may be knocked off your feet and injured. Especially if the crowd is in an excited or panicked mood.
4. Do not give in to calls
If someone somewhere starts shouting “All forward!” or something like that, never rush to do it. Usually, a person becomes very inspired and influenced by others just in the crowd and the crowd. Try to keep your thoughts to yourself, think about what you are doing and why. This is vital!
5. Don’t run against the crowd
Under no circumstances should you move against the crowd, as you may simply be knocked off your feet. In addition, a sharp movement against the crowd can provoke panic. Now, especially when boarding evacuation trains, people are very anxious and can easily panic. And this condition plus congestion is guaranteed injuries and fatalities.
6. Do not try to climb the hill – pole, fence, etc.
Sometimes, when we are in a crowd, we want to get out of it as soon as possible. But don’t try to climb a hill to do it, or to see where your relatives or friends are. With a backpack behind you, you will definitely not be able to climb normally, and if you fall, you may be injured.
7. Do not come into contact with suspicious people
The Russians are shelling the “green corridors”, preventing civilians from leaving the destroyed cities. Just in case, to protect yourself from Russian saboteurs, you should avoid people who hide their faces. Also, if you notice a suspicious person at the station, be sure to tell the police or military about that person.
It is better to be safe, we have a war and no time to think about etiquette. Healthy paranoia can save the lives of not only you but hundreds of people around you.
8. If you fall, group immediately
If you lose your balance in the crowd and fall, the group immediately. This is done as follows: turn to the side, curl up and cover your head with your hands. If the crowd is moving, try to get up as quickly as possible, or crawl to the side to avoid crowding.
If a person falls in the crowd around you, try to pick him up as soon as possible.
9. Do not wear uncomfortable clothes
No long scarves, skirts, shoes with long laces – a high risk of getting caught and injured, or even suffocated to death.
If you do not have other shoes – tie the laces on a double knot, as tight as possible. Leave the smallest possible edge of the laces free so that they do not get caught. You can buy new laces, but you have the same health and life.
10. If you notice something unusual, focus on the circumstances
Anything can happen in the crowd, so you should always be careful. Do not approach a strange person or object, but rather report it to the police and military. Keep those who want to come. Do not provoke panic.
