In today's fast paced environment, there are many distractions that can lead to threatening situations for women.
The goal of this article is to share some personal safety information for women.
When out in public, one of your best defenses is to stay alert and be aware of your immediate surroundings.
You need to be observant of who is around you and, if appropriate, your vehicle and taking precautions to shield yourself from the possible harmful intentions of others.
The most overlooked defense is common sense.
When it comes to protecting yourself, remember to park your vehicle in well-lit areas and if possible, walk with a partner or friend.
If you must return to your vehicle alone after shopping, request a security escort from store personnel.
In addition, other personal safety information for women includes always keeping one arm free at all times, know where your vehicle is parked, and carry your vehicle's keys in your hand.
Most important, always check around your vehicle prior to getting in and remember to lock your doors.
Keeping your doors locked will prevent an attacker from simply climbing into the vehicle with you while you are sitting at a traffic light.
While driving, if a man pulls up beside you and points at your car, pretending something is wrong, don't pull over and stop your car.
Instead, you should proceed to a well-lit and busy gas station to confirm if anything is really wrong with your car.
What should you do about managing your access to your house keys?Don't trust strangers with your home keys.
They've done nothing to earn your trust.
So, when you're getting your car serviced, washed, or using valet service, only hand over the car keys.
For your personal safety, never hand over your house keys.
Keys can readily be duplicated.
And when possible, never release your home address information.
Instead, use your parents' or employer's address.
And speaking of your home, personal safety is not something that should be taken for granted.
Do not open your front door before you positively know who is there.
If your front door doesn't have a peephole, get one.
Don't open your door to a possible attacker, or you will have helped him get to you to harm you.
Don't allow yourself to be his next victim.
In closing, common sense personal safety information for women includes the best tip of all - Be Ready To Act.
Should the need arise; you may be forced to act for your own personal safety.