In the case of an armed attack, it is good to use the procedure of the principle of run – hide – fight. If the situation allows it and it is safe, you should call the emergency line 158 or 112. The integrated rescue system 112 can also be contacted via SMS. TASR was informed about this by the press department of the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic.
“If you have an escape route, run. Just take your phone and put it on silent mode. Warn others before entering the danger zone. Help others escape if you don’t endanger yourself.” advises the department.
If escape from danger is not possible, the resort advises to hide. The door must be locked and the key left in the lock. It is good to hide behind solid and large objects. One should not run away from a safe place. If the attacker is an immediate threat to life, the attacked person can fight back. “Use objects around you as weapons, such as a stick, belt, keys, kettle, knife, fire extinguisher, coat hanger. Be aggressive, act quickly, violently, attack sensitive areas,” said the department.
