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Safety Tips For Staying Safe In Large Crowds

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Jun, 2019 09:31 PM

    TORONTO — Large crowds, especially in confined spaces, can turn deadly in the case of a security incident or panic. Some expert tips for staying safe:


    — Retain situational awareness i.e.: know what's going on around you


    — Have several escape routes


    — Know where the nearest exit is, including alternatives


    — In the event of panic or stampede, stay calm, don't fight crowd, work toward the periphery


    — Suffocation can occur even while upright, so try to ensure you can breathe


    — If you fall and can't get up, roll up in a ball and try to keep from being trampled.


    — Have a designated meeting place in case of separation from friends and family


    Quote: "These are really sobering things that nobody really wants to talk about (but) it's important to have a dialogue about what do you do when a bad thing happens." _Russ Simons, managing partner Venue Solutions Group


    SOURCE: York University, Venue Solutions Group

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