In addition to taking care of Covid-19. Crowds can be deadly. Recognize how to act during a human ‘avalanche’ and other measures to celebrate, without regret.
The Quito festivities begin Tomorrow, November 26, 2021, and will be face-to-face, since in 2020 they could not be held due to the pandemic.
This year, while the coronavirus continues, it is not the only concern. That is why LA HORA has prepared a guide on safety, mobility, fines, parking and more. (AVV)
Beware of crowds! They can be deadly
Between 2,000 and 2,500 people will be able to enter the concert that opens the festivities and that will be in the Plaza de San Francisco, at 7:00 p.m., on November 26, 2021. Once the capacity is full, the event will be closed with billboards. The other citizens may be in the surrounding streets.
In the Quito festivities 2019, a university student died and 20 were injured while trying to enter a concert at the Central University. People wanted to break in and formed a human ‘avalanche’. The 21-year-old died of suffocation.
This is not the only example. On November 10, 2021, at a concert in the United States, eight people died due to a human stampede. Given this, we leave you five tips on how to act in this situation.
Get out while there’s time
If you notice that the density increases around you and the available space decrease your freedom of movement is better leave the site. Do not try a ‘door’ or force the entrances either. If the capacity is fulfilled, respect it.
Remain standing
During a human avalanche, people are very close to each other, if you fall there will be a domino effect that will drag others. The weight of the bodies will leave you immobilized against the ground.
Save oxygen
Oxygen is your most precious resource. In an agglomeration that becomes a stampede, the situation worsens, which is why the vast majority of deaths are caused by suffocation. Don’t yell if you don’t have to. Control your breathing as much as possible.
Arms to chest
When the pressure in the crowd is too intense, bring your arms towards your chest (like a boxer). This position will protect your rib cage and will give space to ribs and lungs.
Stay away from the walls
The strongest pressures are exerted near a solid obstacle. Stay away from walls, posts, or fences. It is estimated that first victims of a stampede remain crushed against a wall.
Party safety
Both the Secretary of Security and the National Police, the Fire Department and the ECU 9-1-1 will carry out citizen security control operations. However, stewardship allows you to have parties that do not leave you a bad experience.
One of the main recommendations is not to attend with children. However, the Municipality does not prohibit the entry of minors.
Take your documents basic, such as identity card and license (if you are going to use it). Avoid carrying credit cards or credentials. Carry your cell phone and cash in a safe pocket. Avoid carrying large backpacks or purses.
Do not walk alone. Going in a group is safer and always be aware of what is happening around you.
Also, do not accept drinks or food from strangers, parties are the niche of those who steal through scopolamine.
Fines of $ 100 to $ 800 if there is no biosecurity during the Quito Festivities
Not wearing a mask or drinking in public space will have a penalty. The Quito Security Secretariat gave the details.
Daniela Valarezo, Secretary of Security, explained that during the holidays, those who do not wear a mask in public spaces will be fined $ 100. The same fine will be made for those who do not maintain social distancing.
If the commercial premises do not take the temperature or do not comply with other biosafety regulations, there will be a fine of $ 800.
“If economic activities are carried out in public space, without municipal permission there is a penalty of $ 200,” said Valarezo. In addition, whoever consumes or sells alcoholic beverages in public space will have a fine of $ 200.
Covid-19 in Quito
The measures announced by Valarezo seek that there are no massive infections by Covid-19. Currently, in the capital, the figures are encouraging. Since October 2021 there have been no excess deaths. Until September, excess deaths was 8.4%. They are currently at 0.1%. “These data are the best during the entire pandemic. we are reaching pre-pandemic levels, “said Juan Zapata, president of the national COE.
This is one of the indicators for the national COE to have authorized the largest capacity since the pandemic began. Also, the number of positivity is 6%, in April it was 50%. While the hospital capacity for Covid-19 is 44%.
Know the enabled parking lots for the proclamation of parties.
PROGRAMA. El concierto de fiestas será a las 19:00. Las personas pueden llegar a cualquier hora a ‘guardar un puesto’.
