Personal
safety experts share tips that can help protect stressed out travelers
Traveling can frazzle your brain.
Between trying to remember if you locked up the house or put your ID back into
your wallet, thinking about personal safety in airport parking lots is the last
thing on most women’s minds. However, poorly lit parking garages, arms full of
luggage, confusing parking signs, forgetting where you parked and keys buried
in the bottom of an overflowing purse can make women easy targets for
predators. To help women stay safe while traveling, Krav Maga Worldwide,
the industry leader in self-defense and fitness, has put together a list of
personal safety tips to keep in mind when at the airport, train station or in
an unfamiliar city.
1.
Stay aware of your surroundings by scanning your
environment. No matter how busy you are, do not allow your mind to wander. It
might seem important in the moment to be making a to-do list in your head, but
if you are worrying about what you need to do when you get home you might not
notice someone following you to your vehicle, reading your email over your
shoulder or sliding a hand into your purse.
2.
Park in well lit areas. If you are
renting a car while traveling, when you park avoid spots next to
vans, trucks with camper shells, or cars with tinted windows. You want to keep
your car and yourself as visible to as many people as possible and as such you
should also avoid parking next to tall shrubs or plants that could block views
of your vehicle.
3.
Don't wear your purse so that the strap crosses
your body. Wearing a purse strap across your body makes you more connected to
your bag. If someone tries to steal your purse, you will be pulled with the
strap. You can become unbalanced and put into a vulnerable position or you
could end up in a physical altercation with the assailant. If your purse is
draped on one shoulder you can easily let go of it.
4.
Dress casually and comfortably. During
transit is not the time to make a fashion statement. It is better
to leave the high heels and flashy statement making pieces at home or in your
luggage until you arrive at your destination. Jeans and sneakers will help you
blend in and if needed enable you to make a quick getaway. Also, avoid wearing
large and expensive looking jewelry that can draw additional attention to you.
5.
Always keep one arm and hand free of luggage and
other gear. Many people travel with multiple bags, purses, lap top cases and
other paraphernalia. But, if your arms and hands are tied up with bags you have
no means of defending yourself from an attacker. Luggage that can stack
together securely and be pulled by one handle is a safer choice than wearing
and carrying numerous bags on your person.
About Krav Maga Worldwide
Founded in 1997 to promote Krav Maga throughout the
United States and around the world, Krav Maga Worldwide trains and certifies
instructors and licenses over 150 authorized Krav Maga Worldwide training
centers in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, South America, and Europe,
as well as over 800 law enforcement agencies and military units. Krav Maga
offers the highest caliber of instruction to thousands of people, supporting
the company’s core commitment to improving and saving lives. Krav Maga
Worldwide continues to develop, promote and implement self-defense and fitness
programs. For additional information, visit: www.kravmaga.com.Follow us on Twitter: @TraveloreReport
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