Staying safe while traveling requires preparation, awareness, and caution. Research your destination, secure your belongings, stay connected, be cautious with strangers, use reliable transportation, stay vigilant, prioritize your health, follow local laws and customs, and consider innovative products like Wonder Hoodie to add an extra layer of protection. We wish you the best on your travels abroad!
]]>It's important to note that crime prevention and home security measures may vary depending on your location, type of residence, and other factors. It's always best to assess your own situation and take appropriate measures to protect yourself and your home. For more information on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones, check out Wonder Hoodie’s safety blog series.
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Listen and answer the questions asked. It helps the call taker understand your situation and will assist you with your emergency.
Make it easy for emergency responders to find your family contact when they need to.
Look for landmarks, cross street signs and buildings. Know the name of the city or country you are in.
Know your local non-emergency numbers in case of non-life threatening issues to prevent crime or accidents.
Be sure they know what 9-1-1 is, how to dial from your home and cell phone, and to trust the 9-1-1 call taker.
Your children need to know their names, parent's names, telephone number, and most importantly their address.
Tattoos, birthmark, eye color, scars, etc
Staying calm lets you think clearly and keeps you from doing anything that could harm you or others.
This could cause the assailant to hesitate and think twice about harming you.
Looking into their eyes forces them to acknowledge your humanity in the situation
Follow their instructions calmly. Arguing or resisting could anger the assailant.
Inform the assailant if you're reaching for your wallet or phone, else they might interpret it as reaching for a weapon
Avoid getting physical or Verbal. Don’t struggle or put up a fight knowing they have a weapon. Doing so could aggravate the situation and give the assailant more of a reason to harm you.
Analyze their face, movements, clothes, or any other detail to identify them. See if they have any unique features like scars, birthmarks, tattoos or anything that would distinguish them.