Things You'll Need:
- Cell phone for each person
- Water
- Balloons or leashes for children
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Step 1
Stand firm. Sturdy shoes will help your balance in a large crowd.
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Step 2
Keep your wallet in an inner pocket and do not fiddle with it. If you normally carry a purse, consider leaving it at home and puting your essentials in your pocket for the day.
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Step 3
Move away from violence calmly but quickly. Allow the police to break up fights and do not involve yourself.
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Step 4
Avoid dangerous areas like the mouths of alleys.
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Step 5
Limit your alcohol intake, especially if you are alone.
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Step 1
Connect with each other using cell phones if you get separated. If you don’t have cell phones, consider buying pay-as-you-go phones for the event. As an alternative, find a landmark and agree to meet there immediately if you lose track of each other.
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Step 2
Stay connected when moving through crowds. Hold hands or link arms to keep from being separated accidentally.
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Step 3
Keep an eye on each other. Watch for drunkenness, overheating, dehydration and signs of stress.
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Step 1
Tie a balloon to your child’s pants. Kids are hard to spot in crowds, but you are more likely to see his balloon bobbing along. If there are many balloons, buy a unique one or draw on the balloon.
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Step 2
Invest in a leash or other connection. Small children may not understand the dangers of wandering away.
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Step 3
Watch the children carefully. Never assume that your partner or spouse has them. You might both be assuming while the children wander away.
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Step 4
Give children water frequently, and don’t forget to drink some yourself.
