Dangers lurk everywhere: in a dense forest or in the middle of a metropolis. The following tips may come in handy in extraordinary situations or at least reduce the risks to your well-being.
If you get lost, stay where you are
If you suddenly get lost in the wild and there are no signs of civilization in the area, the best thing you can do is not to leave your location. The thing is that they will start looking for you based on your last known coordinates. By actively moving, you will only complicate the rescuers’ job. In addition, it is in your interests that your relatives have a plan for the hike (or even a walk), so that your chances of survival will increase significantly.
Simmer the butter with salt
If oil catches fire during your culinary experiments, do not try to put it out with water under any circumstances – this can make the situation worse. It is much more effective to cover the pan with a lid to deprive the flame of oxygen. There is also an alternative way to put out a fire using improvised means: sprinkle it with salt.
Think of a code word
When family members go missing, there is someone to sound the alarm. Therefore, those who live alone should come up with a code word or their own “ritual”. For example, you can write “good night” to your friend every day if you are okay. In case of trouble, every minute can be crucial. Just in case, you can come up with a phrase that means that you need help, but you cannot say it directly.
Rescue drowning people from a distance
The first instinctive desire when you see a drowning person is to immediately jump into the water. However, you should only do this if absolutely necessary. In a panic, the drowning person may inadvertently drown you. Therefore, you should first use all methods of assistance that do not require risking your life. If the drowning person nevertheless grabs you and you lose control of the situation, dive and try to swim away.
Install a carbon monoxide detector
The main danger of carbon monoxide is that it is impossible to notice its presence in the air. It has neither color nor smell, but it is critically dangerous for humans – poisoning with it can lead to death. Carbon dioxide affects red blood cells, as a result, the blood cannot carry oxygen. Therefore, installing a carbon dioxide detector in your home can be the best investment in your future, this inexpensive device regularly saves lives.
Reveal the surveillance
If you suspect surveillance, use the following simple method: to figure out the real pursuer and not to panic out of thin air, you need to turn in the same direction four times. Whether these four turns will be left or right is not important, the main thing is that in this way you will make a circle – not the most standard scheme of movement around the city, is it? If surveillance turns out to be real, immediately ask for help from people nearby, before it is too late.
Don’t drink suspicious drinks
Remember the main rule of bar labeling: the drink is prepared on the bar counter in front of the visitor. For safety reasons, do not let the drink out of your sight while you are about to finish it. Also, pay attention to suspicious, changed taste. For example, many sedatives will make your cocktail salty.