Recently, the Beijing Emergency Center received calls related to many incidents of fall injuries in public places. When the National Day holiday is approaching, besides taking epidemic prevention measures, people should pay attention to personal safety when they go to scenic spots, stations or other crowded places. It is not advised to play around on stairs or narrow passages. At crowded places, it is necessary to avoid pushing others, being obtrusive, or creating an atmosphere of tension or panic. You should try to avoid crowds, and stay on the edge of the crowd if it is necessary. When you find a crowd of people walking in your direction, you should avoid it immediately by moving aside. Don't panic or run to avoid falling. You could follow the flow of people and never go against it, otherwise it will be easy to fall. If you are caught in a crowded flow of people, you must stand firm first. You should not tilt your body to lose your center of gravity, or bend over to pick up shoes or tie shoelaces even if your shoes are stepped on. It is recommended to grab a sturdy and reliable thing as soon as possible to walk around or stop slowly, and leave quickly after the crowd passes. If you are crushed by a crowd, you should try to get close to the corner, curl your body into a ball, and clasp your hands behind your neck to protect the most vulnerable parts of your body. When walking in a crowd, you should try to grab the handrails to prevent falling when encountering steps or stairs.

At crowded places, you should always be vigilant. When you find that someone is emotionally unstable, or the crowd becomes turbulent, you should be prepared to protect yourself and others. When the crowd is in a commotion, it is necessary to pay attention to your feet to avoid being tripped over, or leading to crowded stampede incidents. When you find that someone in front of you has suddenly fallen down, you should stop immediately and call for help at the same time, telling people behind you not to move forward. It is recommended to divert the crowded people in time and organize evacuation in an orderly manner.