PREVENT
AWARENESS & AVOIDANCE
Preparedness leads to prevention. Most people who are ready to defend themselves rarely have to. We’re going to share with you the top 5 things you must do to stay safe in your everyday life. Many personal safety experts use a color code system to help define and explain the appropriate level of awareness:
Soft Targets. Walking with your head down, talking on cell phone, walking or jogging with ear buds or headphones on, etc.
L EVE L WHI TE
Maintain an easy and relaxed 360º awareness of your surroundings.
L EVE L YE LLOW
Heightened sense of alertness when something or someone catches your eye. Trust your gut!
L EVE L ORANGE
Putting your plan into action. Removing yourself from the situation or responding to the threat. But are you PREPARED?
L EVE L RED
Mentally blacking out and/or freezing if not prepared.
L EVE L BLACK
The goal is to live in Level Yellow, which is a relaxed state with an easy 360° awareness of your surroundings. This includes scanning the area frequently to be away of your surroundings and people. Use your street smarts and exude confidence and purpose in your every day life. Make eye contact with those who approach in your general direction – this helps alert them that you not timid nor an easy target. Be aware, but don’t stare.
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