10 Tips on Personal Safety

1. Always be aware of your surroundings and carry a personal safety alarm.
2. Women - sling your purse across your body and hold it close to your chest so it is harder to snatch.
3. Men - it is safer to carry your wallet in your front pocket instead of the back.
4. If someone attacks you shout very loud, "call 911"!
5. If someone asks for your wallet or purse do not hand it to them, instead toss it away. Chances are they will go for it and give you an opportunity to run.
6. Your elbow is a great weapon, don't be afraid to use it.
7. Learn some self defense, you can enroll in a class, or learn from a book or video. There are many simple techniques that can be easily learned that may just save your life!
8. If someone is in your car and tells you to drive away. Go ahead -- floor it and crash into the first thing you see. Your airbags will protect you and it may give you a chance to escape from your captor.
9. If you are locked in the trunk of a car, kick out the brake lights and stick your arm out. The driver can't see you but everybody else will.
10. If someone comes to your house dressed as a cop, or fireman or repairman. Don't let them in until you see their identification. Our tell them you are going to call their office to confirm who they are.
These are just a few tips on personal safety, the most important thing is to always be aware! Trust your gut feelings, if you feel uncomfortable with someone then do something about it. It's better to be safe than sorry!
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Article written by: Mike Marinaro. He is a web designer and has written many articles on women’s issues. You can read more articles by Mike at www.womensempowerment.info.
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