Expert Safety Tips, For Protecting Yourself , in a Crowd Crush.
On October 29, at least 156 people died in a crowd crush in South Korea as thousands of people gathered in Seoul's popular Itaewon neighborhood. .
The Independent reports that crowd crushes
occur when density hits a critical threshold
of about six people per square meter.
When this occurs, people are
squeezed to such an extent that they
can no longer fill their lungs with air.
Here is some expert advice
on what to do in such a situation.
Research the event
and the venue beforehand, Once inside, locate and mentally
note the nearest exit options. .
Stay aware, stay calm, As soon as a crush situation begins,
find your escape route and
leave quickly and calmly.
Stay aware, stay calm, As soon as a crush situation begins,
find your escape route and
leave quickly and calmly.
Don't scream, Save oxygen by controlling your
breathing and remaining calm.
Assume a boxer's stance, Fold your arms in front of your
chest and keep a firm footing. .
This can provide a few centimeters
of space for the lungs to breathe.
Don't fight the crowd, According to the CDC, let yourself be carried by
the force of the crowd while maintaining balance.
Find the edge of the crowd, Move diagonally when there is a lull in movement to
reach the edge of the crowd and a potential escape route