1 . There have been several incidents at some events in recent years where people died because of unsafe crowd conditions and stampedes. This may leave some people thinking there’s little you can do to survive a stampede. Indeed, it’s a frightening situation to be in and circumstances may make it impossible to escape.
Have a plan before you need one.
The key to staying safe in a crowd begins as soon as you arrive at the location
Go with the flow.
If there’s a sudden panic and crowds begin to push in a certain direction, you may fight back and push the opposite way.
Angle your way out.
Find somewhere to protect yourself.
Another potential way to handle the situation is to protect yourself and allow the crowd to move past you. Look for a solid structure to stand behind such as a pillar (柱子) or a wall. Other places to duck: behind a car or even a lamppost.
In many stampede events, people die from asphyxiation (窒息). But a possible way to avoid this is to place your arms in front of you, almost in a boxer-like stance (站立姿势). That could give you some very valuable breathing room — literally.
| A．As you move forward with the crowd |
| B．Don’t move straight |
| C．But that could be a big mistake |
| D．But it’s surprisingly effective and possibly life-saving |
| E．Give yourself some breathing room |
| F．Namely, you should take note of where the nearest exits are |
| G．But there are some ways that could help you avoid a potentially deadly outcome |
2 . At any moment, you or someone around you could experience an injury or an illness. In this case, you need to provide basic medical care for yourself or the person. This is known as first aid. Using basic first aid, you may be able to stop a small accident from getting worse.
In some cases, first aid consists of the initial (最初的) support provided for someone in the middle of a medical emergency.
Check the scene for danger. Look for anything that might be dangerous, like signs of fire or falling pieces. If your safety is at risk, remove yourself from the area and call for help.
Provide care. If you can do so safely, remain with the sick or injured person until professional help arrives.
| A．Call for medical help, if needed. |
| B．Provide emergency medical services. |
| C．This support might help them survive until professional help arrives. |
| D．If the scene is safe, assess the condition of the sick or injured person. |
| E．In the case of a serious medical emergency, you may even save a life. |
| F．Cover them with a warm blanket, comfort them and try to keep them calm. |
| G．If they have difficulty breathing, loosen any clothing around their chest and neck. |
