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What to do in case of evacuation from a plane during an emergency? In this guide we present the measures and considerations that you must always take into account when you fly.
Before the last events of air accidents that we have witnessed worldwide, It is important to remember actions that we must always be aware of taking into account in case we find ourselves involved in a situation of this magnitude., that even though aviation is the safest means of transport in the world, it can happen at any time, any airline, any manufacturer and in any place.
During the year 2018 the accident rate of the airline industry was one fatal accident for every 2,54 approximately million flights.
What to do in case of emergency?
leave your belongings!
Regrettably, in recent emergency events where passengers have been able to evacuate the affected aircraft, there have been repeated cases that have outraged, as is the case of seeing passengers carrying their belongings in a situation of danger, which goes totally against logic and in complete violation of aeronautical regulations and indications of the crew. Yes, we all have valuables or sentimental items in our belongings that we take with us in the cabin, but don't you think that one's life and that of others is more important? Those seconds it takes to unload your suitcase or bag from the overhead compartment can cost anyone their life.
Follow the instructions of the crew to the letter
Both pilots and cabin crew they are highly trained for all kinds of emergency or evacuation, so it is very important to pay close attention to their instructions and messages that are generated during an event and follow them to the letter.
Always check the instructions in the safety booklet
Yes, posiblemente has viajado mil veces y «te sabes de memoria la cartillas», but studies indicate that in situations of stress or emergency the human brain tends to forget important and urgent things, as the instructions of the safety booklet, so it is always recommended to read them every time you fly to keep your memories fresh. You never know.
The cabin crew are not there to bother you
Many times they will ask you for things like:
- Put your luggage under the front seat.
- buckle up.
- Open the window shade.
- Put the seat back in the upright position.
- Put on your shoes for takeoff and landing.
- Put your large carry-on luggage in the overhead bins.
They ask you for all this because in case of emergency and evacuation, a reclined seat could prevent the smooth exit of passengers behind you or if you are without shoes you could hurt yourself and not be able to evacuate the plane., if you think about it, everything they ask of you has a very clear logic and is done by years and years of experience in the industry.
Other Important Security Measures
further, It never hurts to remember the following security measures or actions that you must take into account for the safety of yourself and everyone:
- In case of smoke on the plane, try to walk as crouched as possible or crawling depending on the situation. Too, wet a handkerchief or cloth to try to breathe.
- If you're sitting on an emergency exit, read the mandatory security booklet. Also remember that older adults or children cannot sit in the emergency exit for safety.
- Paying attention to the security measures indicated by the crew or screens never hurts to know the security measures of the plane you are flying, not everyone is the same.
- In case of turbulence return immediately to your seat, especially when the light signal comes on.
- Save the table on takeoffs and landings, could affect evacuation if not done.
- Never stop until the plane has come to a complete stop at the terminal and the seatbelt sign has turned off.
Finally, remember once again that all these points and others, they are for your absolute safety and that of the rest of the people on board the plane and are never to annoy or bother you.
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