As you may be aware, several groups have been calling for marches tomorrow -Friday, June 28- and gatherings may well be centralized at Rabaa Eladawia-Nasr City- and the Tahrir Square.
Due to this, caution is advised when traveling within and outside Cairo. Do not forget to have your personal identification available in your wallet or on you. In cases of emergency, please call AIESEC Egypt emergency line: 0122-033-7244 ( for international members).
The following advice can help keep you safe and secure:
1. Exercise caution when passing by government buildings, police stations and military barracks.
2. Treat members of the security forces you encounter with patience and respect, and follow all instructions promptly.
3. Carry photographic identification and a mobile phone.
4. Remain alert to the possibility of road blockage in different areas.
5. Get familiar with escape routes in case of emergency situation.
6. Keep updated on the situation by following media reports.
7. Keep enough supply of food and water at home.
8. Keep your vehicle fueled.
9. If you are occasionally trapped in the crowd you are reminded to:
·Do not panic, keep calm.
·Make yourself aware of your surroundings and mentally notice alternate exits.
·If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, and try to take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.
·If you fall and cannot get up, try to keep moving by crawling in the same direction. If it’s not possible, cover your head with your arms and curl up into the fetal position.
·The worst scenario is to be pushed by the crowd against an immovable object, try to stay away from walls, fences or barricades, as the crowd pressure can build up rapidly.
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