How to keep yourself safe from bombs<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Here are some tips from Bill Glenwright of
\nsecurity consultancy firm, Hill and Associates, and the Indonesia
\nPeace Forum's information center on how to avoid getting caught
\nin a bomb-related sticky situation or getting out of it when you
\nsuddenly find yourself in one.<\/p>\n
To avoid first-hand experience of a bomb blast:<\/p>\n
* Avoid going to high-profile premises and institutions
\nwhenever possible: while there are no places that are "especially
\nprone" to terrorist attacks, it is likely that a person or group
\nwishing to commit a terrorist act would target a high-profile
\npremises or institution in order to maximize media coverage on
\nboth a national and international level, as has occurred in
\nprevious terrorist incidents.<\/p>\n
* Always exercise vigilance: embassies typically suggest
\ntaking sensible precautions in day-to-day living in Jakarta -
\nparticularly in public places - by spending the minimum time
\npossible in crowded locations, varying routines such as travel
\nroutes and being wary of strange vehicles parked near residences
\nor other buildings.<\/p>\n
* Keep well-informed: stay away from known trouble spots and
\navoid large crowds.<\/p>\n
* If you receive a written bomb threat: keep it. If you
\nreceive a threat by phone: do not panic, ask for the caller's
\nname or other identity and ask the reason for the bombing.<\/p>\n
* Be alert to suspicious or apparently unclaimed packages:
\nbombs do not come in thin packages. A letter bomb would be quite
\nheavy, with a thickness of more than 3 cm and dimensions of at
\nleast 10 by 15 cm. Report the finding immediately without lifting
\nor shaking the package.<\/p>\n
When a bomb explodes near you:<\/p>\n
* Try not to panic<\/p>\n
* Be alert: take note of the situation around you,
\nparticularly the time and location of the blast.<\/p>\n
* Beware of debris: splintered glass is not only sharp but
\nalso slippery, so walk carefully (particularly if the blast
\noccurs indoors). Beware also of people panicking and running on
\nthis slippery floor as they might run into you. Try not to fall
\nif this happens because not only will you get hurt, you might
\nalso get trampled on.<\/p>\n
* Beware of water: puddles might be charged with electricity.<\/p>\n
After an explosion:<\/p>\n
* Go to open areas, such as fields or parks away from
\nbuildings.<\/p>\n
* Do not look for shelter: bomb blasts are usually followed by
\nheavy smoke which can easily cause suffocation.<\/p>\n
* If you are indoors, watch out for regular exits and
\nemergency exits: this will make it easier to escape once help
\narrives.<\/p>\n
* Contact the nearest police station, humanitarian post,
\nhospital or fire station. (Prapti Widinugraheni\/pan)<\/p>",
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