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Guidance
In a public emergency, it’s crucial to stay calm, prioritize your safety, and follow any instructions or guidance provided by authorities.
Here are some general steps to consider:
Stay informed
Pay attention to official sources of information such as emergency alerts, public address systems, local news, or announcements from authorities.
Follow their instructions and stay updated on the situation.T
Follow evacuation procedures
If there is an immediate threat that requires evacuation, follow the designated evacuation routes and instructions provided by emergency personnel.
Stay calm and help others if needed, but prioritize your own safety.T
Stay Together
If you are with a group or family, try to stay together and maintain contact.
This will help ensure everyone’s safety and make it easier to communicate and coordinate.
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Find shelter
If evacuation is not required or possible, seek shelter in a safe location.
Follow instructions from authorities regarding designated shelters or safe areas.
Move away from windows, doors, and potential hazards. If necessary, use available resources to create a barricade or shield yourself from danger.T
Follow safety protocols
If there are established safety protocols or procedures for the specific emergency (e.g., active shooter situation, fire, or natural disaster), follow them carefully.
Familiarize yourself with these protocols in advance, if possible, to be better prepared.T
Help others if safe to do so
If it is safe and you are able, assist others who may require help, such as children, elderly individuals, or people with disabilities.
However, do not put yourself in unnecessary danger.T
Stay in communication
Keep your mobile phone charged and have emergency contacts saved.
Use text messages instead of voice calls if the network is congested.
Inform your loved ones about your situation and whereabouts, if possible.T
Remain calm and reassuring
Staying calm can help you make rational decisions and support others around you.
Encourage those around you to stay calm as well.T
Await further instructions
In some emergencies, it may be necessary to remain in place until further instructions are provided by authorities.
Listen to updates and instructions to ensure your safety.T
Follow post-emergency guidance
After the immediate danger has passed, follow any post-emergency guidance provided by authorities.
This may include information on reunification areas, medical assistance, or support services.
Remember, specific emergency situations may require different actions. It’s important to be familiar with emergency plans and protocols in your area and to follow the instructions of trained emergency personnel.
Stay alert, stay safe, and prioritize your well-being and the well-being of others.