Showing posts with label Personal Safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Personal Safety. Show all posts

Monday, 12 August 2013

Two Simple Tips To Help You Stay Safe All The Time

Living and operating within the city has of late been completely very challenging. No one can guarantee your safety, not even the security apparatus other than you. Your safety and security begins with you.

Going by reports of what has been taking place in the recent times, it is of interest to note that a good number of reported cases of insecurity arise out of people's unawareness or rather lack of proper information on security related issues. 

Security related victims then end up finding themselves at the wrong place in the wrong time. Shockingly, some find themselves at the right place, at the right time but without the requisite information to help them stay safe.

Below are some of the street wise tips to help one stay safe at any given place and at any given time:

Begin your day with a prayer. Life is a special gift from God and each day lived is out of his grace. When you pray, it is a sign of gratitude to the maker for the gift of life.

Always stay on reach. Alert people close to you when and where you are at any given time. It shows some element of accountability and hence in case of any issue, you can always be reached with ease.

Try the two simple tips and be ready to witness a complete transformation in your life today.

 

Friday, 22 March 2013

How To Make Your Home/House Safe

Home safety is the worlds number one concern for the young population. However, the responsibilty to ensure that home are safe rests with the adults. 

How best then can one guarantee safety ate Home?


 
Before leaving your house or apartment keep strangers out by locking all of the doors and closing windows. 

Ensure to activate your security system on the way out of the door to scare off potential intruders.

Before leavinghome, even for a few minutes, lock your front door and close the garage. 

If you go out at night leave one or two lights on to deter burglars from entering your house. 

And in case you might be leaving on extended trips and vacations have someone get your mail and newspapers and set your outside lights on a timer to turn on at night.

Personal Safety Tips For Everyday Life

Below are some of the common yet effective safety practises that we cal all engage in to stay safe everyday.


Buy and carry a personal attack alarm if you run errands, work, or attend class at night. Survey your surroundings when exiting buildings and ensure nobody is following you to your vehicle. 

Keep your cell phone and keys in your front pockets; do not stop a thief from taking your purse. If you wrestle them for it, you could injure yourself.

If someone is following you do not proceed to your car. Cross the street and proceed to the nearest populated location where you can call for help.

Avoid taking shortcuts through unknown parts of town or in dark alleys. Change your running or jogging route every few days to avoid potential followers.

Avoid public transportation after dark, if you are on a bus at night, sit in a row close to the driver. If you are on a train, sit in a populated car near the exit.

If someone attempts to kidnap or grab you, scream for help at the top of your lungs. While laws vary by state, use the maximum amount of force prohibited by law to escape.