Usually none of us expect danger or threat to life. Most often, such events happen by chance, without heralding anything good.
Therefore, it is so important to know how to behave in certain situations. No, we are not talking about multi-volume postulates on the security system or first aid. We are talking about rules that can save you on the verge of life and death. Many of them you know, constantly see, and maybe even retell to your friends and relatives. In any case, refresh these rules will never hurt! Let's get going ?!
1. If you are in a crowded place, pay attention to the location of the emergency exits.
In the event of an emergency, people tend to leave the building through the nearest entrance, thereby creating a constriction and a crush. If you know in advance about other exits, then, most likely, you will get out faster. Therefore, remember that in badly familiar places always pay attention to the icons of emergency exits.
2. If someone threatens you with a gun, then try to keep eye contact with the person threatening you.
No one argues that the directed gun in your direction - the situation is extremely unpleasant and tense. But we will give a little advice. If once you find yourself in such a situation, do not take your eyes off the criminal. After some time, he will begin to feel uncomfortable, and then embarrassed, giving you an advantage.
3. If you go on a hike, always keep a signal mirror and whistle with you.
In life, absolutely unpredictable things happen. And even if you are an avid traveler and a hobbyist, no one guarantees that you will one day be lost. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you keep an alarm mirror and whistle with you. Light and sound are the best ways to get the attention of rescuers if you are suddenly lost.
4. Always keep a harmonica with you.
Strange !? Not at all. First, during an emergency, or if you stay alone, a harmonica can lift your spirits and keep you in high spirits. Secondly, the accordion can perfectly open bottles, used as a finger rail, fishing lure and many other things. Therefore it is better to have an accordion always with you - the more so, the size allows.
5. Always keep a pack of chewing gum with you.
And it's not just about oral hygiene. Chewing gum can be one of your greatest benefits in an unforeseen situation, including increasing morale, reducing stress and appetite. If necessary, you can make good glue from the chewing gum.
6. Remember the rule of three.
In fact, this is the usual rule that many heard about, but most likely they forgot. This rule of survival says: you can hold out without air for about 3 minutes, 3 hours without blood, 3 days without water and 3 days without food. Of course, these rules are relative, because they depend on the conditions in which you are. But, knowing them, you can count on your time and prioritize.
7. Use charcoal to clean dirty water.
If you need to clean the dirty water and make it drinkable, then take an ordinary bottle and charcoal. Fill the coal into the bottle and pass water through it, first making holes in the plastic. When you clean the water several times with coal, it can be boiled.
8. If you go down the stairs, do not put your hands in your pockets.
In order to fall off the ladder do not have to put a lot of effort - this happens spontaneously. Therefore, going down the stairs, free your hands, so that if necessary, you can grab the railing or close vital parts of the body from serious injuries.
9. Minor cuts and wounds can be temporarily "closed" with super glue.
If you have adhesive plasters, then use them first. If you did not have the right tools at hand, then seal a small cut with super glue. But after that, try to see a doctor for medical assistance.
10. Do your best to stay dry and warm.
Hypothermia is one of the most common causes of death in emergency situations. Many do not understand that they have hypothermia before it's too late. In order to avoid this, carefully prepare in advance for your trip or travel. Wear proper clothing and waterproof shoes. However, if you have not prepared yourself beforehand, then just do your best to stay dry and stay warm.
11. Apple cider vinegar can be used to treat wounds.
According to historical data, apple cider vinegar was used to treat wounds up to 400 BC. Studies have shown that apple cider vinegar can keep bacteria. But in no case should he replace antibiotics or professional medical care.
12. Choose the places at the rear of the aircraft.
In fact, airplanes are the safest mode of transport. But if you are too concerned, then take places in the middle in the back of the plane. Statistics show that the survival rate in this place is 72%, while the rest is only 56%. Therefore do not aspire to take places directly behind the cockpit of pilots, it's better to shake in the tail, but have a chance to stay alive.
13. If you are planning to go on a trip, be sure to tell your family or friends where you are going.
One of the worst things you can do when you go on a hike or a trip is do not tell anyone about your route. If at this point you are lost or somewhere stuck, then no one can find you. If someone from your relatives knows your end point, the search and rescue team will be able to help them by narrowing the search area.
14. Keep the car keys at the bedside table.
If suddenly a robber breaks into you at night, you can use the key to push the panic button. This will give you a small chance to save your own life before the arrival of the police. Of course, do not neglect the installation of security alarm in your home and quality doors.
15. The best food for survival is potatoes.
Potatoes can save you in difficult situations and save you from starvation. It is well digested, has a fairly rich supply of nutrients and it is very easy to grow. Truth without necessity it is not necessary to eat only them.
16. Use female pads for large wounds.
During the First World War, Kimberly Clarke developed a cellulose wool material that absorbs blood well. At that time it was used for absorbent dressings. Subsequently, the same technology was transferred to women's sanitary napkins. Therefore, if you have a large wound, then use the means of feminine hygiene.
17. If you go to the car in the dark, keep the keys in your hands.
A small recommendation for all car owners: in the parking lot, keep your keys to yourself while you go to your car. First, in case of an attack, this will allow you to quickly open the car, and secondly, the keys can be used as a means of self-defense.
18. Swim parallel to the shore.
If you suddenly hit a bumpy current - this is a narrow channel that forms near the shore and leaves into the sea - then you should not fight with it, just wasting all your strength. Better try to swim out of it parallel to the shore line. Only then can you be saved.
19. Soda helps put out the fire.
If the fire is out of control, and there is no fire extinguisher nearby, then you can use baking soda for fire fighting. Soda also copes well with tough hard-to-remove stains, and neutralizes your smell from predators.
20. If in your house were strangers, then after their departure, be sure to check the entrance locks.
Regardless of whether there was a big party in your house or a plumber came to you, you need to check the locks of the entrance doors to protect yourself from invasion by foreign guests. This may sound like a paranoia and excessive suspicion, but, as they say, the bereaved God protects.
21. Use a condom to store 2 liters of water.
Perhaps this advice sounds too strange, but condoms are very elastic and adapted to store water. If necessary, you can store up to 2 liters of water in it.
22. Do not use snow in cold climates.
If you are in trouble in the winter among snowdrifts, then do not eat snow to quench your thirst. The fact is that snow lowers the temperature of the body, which means that it approximates the possibility of hypothermia. Instead of eating cold snow, you should melt it over fire - only after that you can eat it.
23. If you are in an emergency situation, always refer to a specific person.
As often happens, in emergency situations people get lost and start behaving in an absolutely abnormal way. This is especially noticeable when you ask to call an ambulance or the police, but no one is trying to help you. In such situations, it is better to proceed as follows - contact a specific person with a request, so he will feel more responsible for his actions, and therefore more likely to help you.
24. If you are lost in nature, then look for a fence or a strong current of water.
To get lost in the forest is an unpleasant situation, which requires decisive action. If this happened to you, then look for a reservoir with a current or a fence. The flow sooner or later will lead you to the city, and the fence, of course, to people who can help. Also the pond will provide you with water, at least for the first time.
25. Flashlight can be used as a means of self-defense.
Of course, in the dark the flashlight is incredibly effective - it will help to find the way back. However, the flashlight can also help you escape from the attacker who attacked you in the dark, if you shine a bright beam of light in his eyes. It disorients him, and you will have the opportunity to escape.