Examine the evacuation plan in advance. Once in an unfamiliar building, always pay attention to the location of the main and emergency exits and stairs, the path to them is indicated by arrows. If possible, remember your route, a short way to the exit, it's better to take famous shops or escalators for a landmark. Keep calm. If there is a fire, do not panic. Most high school students, to say nothing of kids, are not able to behave adequately in emergency situations, the adult should control their actions. Do not show your fear to children, mentally take a few deep breaths and orient yourself in space. If you see a fire alarm button on the way, press it. Protect the respiratory system. In case of fire, oxygen is absorbed intensively and carbon dioxide and other toxic gases are released. If smoke appears, moisten the handkerchief or sleeve with water, attach to the face and breathe as through the mask. No water - soak with saliva. Try to breathe superficially, inhale as little as possible.
Photo: iStock / Gettyimages.ru Children lead ahead of themselves. Keep them by the shoulders, not by the hands: so it is easier to control the trajectory of motion. In addition, when the child goes ahead of you, there is a lower risk that the crowd will sweep the crowd. You can take the little ones on your hands. Move fast or crawl. Do not run: rapid movements increase the flow of oxygen. If the smoke becomes more, lie down on the floor and crawl as vigorously as possible. Below, the air temperature is lower, lower and the concentration of carbon monoxide. For the same reason, you can not climb higher floors. Do not try to hide and wait. You can not even stay in rooms far away from the fire. Exception - rooms with metal doors, equipped with door closers. Also, you can not hide in cabinets, under the table, behind the front desk. When the firefighters arrive, it will be difficult for them to find you.
Photo:Getty ImagesDo not use the elevator or escalators, they will be the first to be turned off. Go down the stairs, if visibility is poor, hold on to the walls or railings. If there are many people, hold on to those walking next to you. Move at the speed of the crowd. If possible, gather your hair into a bun or hide it under your clothes as you go. Bend your arms at the elbows, clench your fists and rest them on your hips, this will help you avoid fractures. Even if you drop something, do not pick it up, otherwise you may end up on the floor. And if you do fall, quickly kneel down, rest your hands on the floor and push off. And remember: in case of fire, the main thing is to act quickly, but do not panic.Important! Avoid visiting the entertainment center if...— repair work involving the use of open fire is being carried out on one of the floors: electric welding, gas welding, cutting;— corridors on evacuation routes are finished with flammable materials, such as PVC panels;— evacuation corridors and exits are cluttered;— the room is too hot or stuffy. Your feelings may signal that the ventilation system is not working as it should;— poplar fluff is flying around the lobby, and there is dust in the fitting rooms. This is an indicator of the staff's attitude not only to cleaning, but also to fire safety;— perfume shops, watch repair shops and engraving workshops are located near exits or near evacuation routes. In case of fire, they will burn faster; - balloons are sold in the lobby, and a cylinder of flammable gas is nearby; - there are no fire cabinets or fire extinguishers; - open-type lamps are used, in which the lamp is visible. As a rule, they are distinguished by their elegance and beautiful shape, but they are not very reliable; - celluloid and other fire-hazardous products are displayed in the shop windows; - shopping areas are equipped on the landings of the stairwells. Note: it is good if the building has automatic fire extinguishing systems. In fact, these are pipelines in which water is constantly under pressure. Sprinklers are located under the ceiling, outwardly they look like small taps.
