At present, unfortunately, no one can be insured against terrorist attacks or acts of terrorism in almost any country in the world. Therefore, it is very important to know how to behave in the event that you find yourself in the epicenter of events. Taking the right action can save your life and the lives of your loved ones if they are with you. Experts have developed detailed recommendations on this matter. Here are the most important ones.
Instructions
Step 1
As a rule, terrorists choose crowded places for their actions. They are primarily interested in train stations, airports, metro and other types of transport, where there can be many victims and where it is easier to go unnoticed. Therefore, if you cannot avoid visiting such places, try to be always on the alert: criminals do not announce their intentions in advance.
Step 2
Pay attention to people's behavior. If they behave inappropriately, insecurely, shun law enforcement officers, hide their faces and are dressed out of season, it is better to warn the police officers or employees of the airport, train station, etc.
Step 3
Do not ignore suspicious objects: parcels or parts that are in the interior of the car or are attached to it, packages, bags, wires, bags, boxes, etc. lying unattended, stretched wire, hanging wires or electrical tape. Never touch these strange objects or let others do it. Move as far away from them as possible and inform the police or some other officials.
Step 4
Try to train yourself to immediately identify where there are emergency exits in a crowded room. You should consider how you can leave the building in which you are, if something suddenly happens in it. Keep in mind that you should never rely on elevators when choosing your escape routes: you will only waste precious minutes that could cost your life.
Step 5
If you are among the hostages, try to pull yourself together and calm down. Do not panic or hysteria. Speak in a calm and casual manner, without showing hostility or aggression. Do not try to run (this can be done only in the first seconds of confusion), talk to terrorists, and even more so take heroes by attacking them or grabbing a weapon. If you have not specially prepared for this, then such actions are stupidity, which can lead to unnecessary sacrifices. If there is such a need, fulfill the requirements of the terrorists.
Step 6
Don't allow yourself to focus on difficult experiences. Try to be distracted by something distant: remember some verses and mentally recite them, play melodies in your mind, tell yourself anecdotes. If you are a believer, prayer can help you overcome this test.
Step 7
Remember that a moment may come when the special services will make an attempt to free the hostages and seize the terrorists. At this time, the main thing for you is to try not to get caught in the crossfire. Lie on the floor, preferably in a place where there is some kind of shelter (table, cabinet, columns, etc.). But try to stay away from windows or doors, as well as the terrorists themselves. Cover your head with your hands and freeze. Better not to try to run towards your liberators, because in the heat of battle you can be mistaken for a criminal and accidentally shot.
Step 8
If there is a panic, and all people are running somewhere, in no case go against the crowd. But when moving with the flow, try to avoid the center and edges, where there may be some pillars, walls or trees, otherwise there is a risk of being crushed. Do not cling to anything with your hands. Better to lock them together and fold them over your chest to protect your chest from impacts and squeezing. Throw away everything you have in your hands. Try not to fall - this is the worst thing in the crowd. If this happens, protect your head with your hands and try to stand up immediately. But not from your knees (you will be knocked off your feet again), but with a jerk, leaning firmly on one leg.
