Ever felt like bad luck keeps following you everywhere no matter how hard you try or how fast you run? Then these hacks and tips are sure to save your life, or the lives of your loved ones if stuck in an unfortunate elevator breakdown.
Stay calm: This may seem hard, but panicking in a small, enclosed environment with very less light and air supply will only worsen your situation. Remember that you will NOT run out of oxygen if stuck in an elevator since there are provisions for ventilation, and there are mechanical brakes that will automatically hold the car from plummeting down if there is any power outage. So remain calm and try to relax yourself before calling out for help.
Call for help: Since you’re stuck in an elevator, the chances of you getting a good network is very less. Use the emergency phone in the elevator to call the nearest fire station or someone who is in the building to come to your rescue. Yell out for help, but keep in mind that you will get drained out of energy soon. Try to knock the elevator doors in an identifiable pattern for the people walking by to notice and call the authorities.
Save energy: Do not try to Mission Impossible your way out of the elevator, rather try to conserve your energy to call out for help and bring attention to yourself. Remember, you are safe until you’re inside the elevator as help is on its way.
Get out first: One common mistake that we all see in the movies and TV is that one hero refusing to get out of that dysfunctioning elevator until everyone else gets off. Never do that. It may seem plausible in the movies, but in reality, if someone asks you to get out of that metal box, you blindly follow their instructions. Arguing and walking around the elevator might possibly weaken the shaft and cost the expense of time and even lives. So if someone offers you a hand to help you out, you take it before helping others.
Reach out to the nearest medical facility: It is highly possible for people with a sensitive and weak heart to have an arrest or a severe panic attack that might lead to some other complications. Getting stuck in an elevator is very stressful to the mind and the body. So it is always recommended to get yourself checked out at the earliest to ensure your fitment.
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