If this occurs in your area, go inside, making sure all gates and doors are closed and locked. These rioters often regroup in a quieter spot and then start their antics again. It does happen that the rioters are driven into residential areas when they run from the police. When A Riot Or Terrifying Civil Unrest Comes To Your Neighbourhood
Remain calm and do not participate in any unruly behaviour. Do not get caught up in the emotional antics of the group. Do Not Get Involved In The MadnessĮmotions tend to run high at these protests and the speakers try to get the audience emotionally involved and in doing so the audience tends to get quite worked up. There is a possibility of opposition groups trying to flank the protesters and or trying to catch some of the protesters that they can assault so clear the area safely and go and watch it on TV. There are likely to be a lot of people standing around watching, do not join them.
Once you have noticed any or some of the telltale signs of your protest becoming a riot, you know it is time to leave so, leave now!! Don’t wait to try to see what is happening. Time To Bug Out!!! Caught In The Middle Of A Terrifying Civil Unrest If any of these become noticeable, it is probably a good time to get out of there, before it escalates into a riotous group.
Unfortunately, this course of action is not always possible.įor many South Africans, it is not possible to avoid these situations because they occur on our way to work or home or at our places of employment. If this is at all possible, this would be the safest course of action to ensure your safety. The best way to prepare for these instances of violent unrest is to not participate, to stay away and stay indoors. 7 Done And Dusted Stay Away – Stay indoors