After Pakistan’s drone attacks, blackouts are being warned in many areas in India. If you are driving and suddenly the siren starts ringing, do not panic. Know what to do in such a time, so that you and the people running with you be safe.
Follow these precautions as soon as the blackout siren rings
There has been a situation of tension once again between India and Pakistan. Drone attacks have been carried out by Pakistan in the border areas, which the Indian Army gave a befitting reply. In view of this situation, the Government of India has instructed blackouts in many areas, so that the enemy cannot find out the hideouts at night.
In such a situation, if you are driving the car and the blackout siren starts ringing, then instead of panic, you can be safe by following some important things. Let’s know what to do on a blackout alert during driving.
What does blackout siren mean?
Blackout siren simply means that there is a possibility of a large danger or emergency- such as an aerial attack, missile attack or war. The aim of this siren is to close the lights so that the enemy does not know the activities of the city.
If you are driving the car, do it immediately…
- Stop the car immediately: If you are driving in a highway or city and blackout at the blackout siren, then stop the vehicle immediately on the roadside. Try to park a vehicle under the guise of a garage, overbridge or trees.
- Turn off all the lights: Turn off every type of light immediately including the car headlight, fog light, cabin light, taillights. Stay in the dark so that no light goes out.
- engine off: If the situation looks more serious and you are in a safe place, it would be better to turn off the engine of the vehicle.
If it is not possible to stop the car, do this…
- Dip the headlight: If it is not possible to stop the car, then shift the headlight to the low beam from the high beam. This will reduce the light and you will also be able to walk in a low scene.
- Walk slowly: Drive the car slowly during the blackout and keep in mind the potential threat to the roadside. Do not use the horn and follow the traffic rules completely.
If you have to stay in the car, do it…
- Keep windows and doors closed: Close the car and lock the doors and shadows. Do not let any external light come in.
- Listen to radio and emergency channels: Keep the government emergency channel current in the radio or mobile of your vehicle. This will keep you getting the latest instructions.
- Do not panic: Not necessarily every blackout means attack. This practice can also be. In such a situation, keep calm instead of panic.
What to do if you see a bunker or strong building nearby?
If you see a bunker, government building or strong building around the car, then go there and take refuge. Try to stay away from open places and stay there until the situation is normal.
Take special care of these things during blackout…
- Do not use mobile flashlight under any circumstances.
- Keep all the people present in the vehicle calm.
- Do not spread any misleading information on social media.
- Until the official orders come, do not leave.
- Keep the position of the car in such a way that you can move forward immediately (if needed).
Blackout practice can also be
It is important to keep in mind that many times the government conducts such blackout exercises so that citizens are ready in an emergency. Therefore, do not panic as soon as you listen to the siren, but be alert like a trained citizen.
