Today has yet been another fulfilling one in Abbey Wood. The only down side was the weather, but it takes more than a rainy day to keep us away. When dusk fell upon Abbey Wood this evening I thought it imperative to remind people about the importance of Personal Safety.
I have listed a number of good practice safety precautions we should all follow when out alone particularly of an evening.
Think ahead and plan your journey, avoiding deserted areas.
- Try to avoid walking alone at night, and keep to well-lit main roads where possible.
- You should try to avoid short cuts like alleyways, waste ground and wooded, bushy areas.
- Stay alert: be aware of what's going on around you.
- It is always worth letting someone know where you are going, the route you intend to take and when you expect to return.
- Consider investing in a mobile phone. There are various services available for light users. (see also Mobile Phone safety)
- Try to avoid wearing headphones - your ability to hear traffic, strangers or potential trouble is severly restricted.
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