Increasing your safety doesn’t have to be complex. You can try with simple steps, such as staying off your phone in public and not plugging your ears with music. One of the most effective ways we will dive into is to utilize APS for Alert-Com. Alert-Com is an instant notification emergency system that notifies authorities with the touch of a button. This can save seconds. Read more below about further ideas to increase safety awareness.
Increase Safety Awareness by Paying Attention
As an author named Jenna Moreci puts it, “Common sense ain’t common.” This is unfortunately true for staying aware of your safety. Do you notice the multitude of people on the sidewalk who are looking down on their phones, walking crookedly? Have you run into something while staring at your phone, or noticed you couldn’t hear an important announcement or alarm because you had your headphones in? Pay attention! This is one of the simplest ways to stay aware of your surroundings. Getting lost in thought and running a red light might not have been something you’ve done, but it has happened to quite a few people. You can keep yourself and others safe by simply paying attention.
Increase Safety Awareness by Staying in Shape
This might be a surprising idea to some, but eating right and working out can increase your safety. Wouldn’t you hate it if you ran out of breath trying to run for your safety? It is amusing to think about, but a scary reality. If you stay in shape, you not only increase your health, but you lower those chances of you experiencing a very common emergency: health emergencies. The most common emergencies to occur are those of heart attacks (as Jameson Ritter notes here). You can instantly lower your chances of a heart attack and heart disease by staying in shape. There are many other benefits to staying in shape, but increasing safety awareness is one many are unaware of.
Increase Safety Awareness by Education
Perhaps one of the most important ways to increase safety awareness is by education. You must educate yourself so you can stay in the know about safety practices for your church, students, and employees. Through education, you become knowledgeable and aware of security threats, best safety practices, and updated ways to get ahead and plan for your unique building. By education, you set yourself up for success. Education is not only good for your brain, but it gives you a chance to help others. If you educate yourself on safety practices and how to prevent threats, you can save critical seconds if you ever face an emergency.
Your best bet: APS Alert-Com
Your best bet to increase your safety awareness is through our Alert-Com system. Alert-Com is a comprehensive solution that provides real-time notifications and updates during emergencies. Alert-Com will keep you informed and guide you on how to respond effectively. With this system in place, you can proactively help those around you by getting the proper authorities notified immediately. If you have more questions or would like details about how Alert-Com can help you, contact us.
Sources:
The Critical Role of Rapid Notification and Communication in Crisis Management: App-Based Solutions as Life Safety Devices by Jameson Ritter
