Recommendations on the behavior of people in case of their capture as hostages

If you were taken hostage:

1. Calm down and do not panic. Speak in a calm voice.

2. Mobilize your forces and prepare for a possible ordeal.

3. Keep mental and physical activity.

4. Do not provoke terrorists: do not show hatred and disdain.

5. From the very beginning (especially in the first hour) follow all the instructions of the terrorists.

6. Do not attract terrorists by your behavior, do not give active resistance. This can aggravate your situation.

7. Try to define the place of your location (imprisonment).

8. Do not attempt to escape unless there is full confidence in the success of the escape.

9. Declare your unwell condition.

10. Do not neglect food. This will help to maintain strength and health.

11. Remember as much information as possible about terrorists (quantity, weapons, how they look, the features of negotiation, the manner of behavior).

12. If possible, try to stay away from windows, doors and terrorists. This is necessary to ensure your safety in case of assaulting building, shooting snipers to defeat criminals.

13. With possible assault on the building, lie face down on the floor with your hands clasped at the back of your head.

14. Remember, the law enforcement bodies are doing everything to free you.

If you are injured:

1. If there is capillary bleeding. Try to bandage the injury with tourniquet, towel, scarf or a piece of cloth.

2. If there is venous bleeding. Apply pressure bandage using strap, handkerchief, strip of durable fabric.

3. Help those who are near, but in a more difficult situation.

If you are gasping:

1. Wear a damp cotton-gauze bandage.

2. Protect respiratory organs with a wet towel, handkerchief, scarf or other cloth.

3. If you smell gas, open windows, do not use a cigarette lighter, matches, do not turn on electrical appliances and lighting.

Answer these questions:

1. What is terrorism?

2. What are the main types of terrorism?

3. What measures of protection against terrorism are known to you?

4. List signs of the presence of explosive devices.

5. Your actions if you are in the rubble.

6. Your actions if you are gasping.