If there's immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number when it's safe to do so.
If you're worried someone may access your device, use a safer device or private way to look for help when possible.
Back to emergency basics
Emergency scenarios
Practise the first useful move.
Short, non-graphic decision simulations for sudden emergencies. Nothing here is graded as right or wrong — each choice shows its trade-offs.
These simulations cover sudden emergencies in a non-graphic way. You can leave at any time.
Scenario 1 of 6
Loud sounds in a public place
Restaurant, shopping area, school, transit station, workplace, or event.
You're in a busy food court. A sharp, loud sound cuts through the noise. Some people look up. Some keep eating. You don't know what it was. What's your next move?
What's your next move?