In the event of a conflict in a public place, quickly distracting the crowd in order to evacuate is a key safety strategy. Here are some effective methods： ### 1. **Make noise or alarm** -**Use an alarm**: If there is an alarm system on the scene, the alarm will be triggered immediately. The harsh siren sound can effectively attract people's attention and guide them to find a safe exit. - **Shout loudly**: If you can't use the siren, you can shout "It's on fire!" "or "emergency evacuation!" "and other words. Such words can usually quickly arouse people's vigilance. ### 2. **Use visual signals** -**Flashing lights**: If there are flashing lights or warning lights at the scene, turn on immediately. Flashing lights can quickly attract people's attention and guide them to pay attention to emergencies. -**Raise eye-catching signs**: If there are eye-catching signs or flags, you can quickly raise and wave them to attract people's attention. ### 3. **Introduction of third-party interference** -**Introduce new stimuli**: For example, play a sudden piece of music or video, or introduce an emergency unrelated to the conflict (such as balloon explosion, smoke, etc.). These new stimuli can quickly divert people's attention. -**Use “actors” in the crowd**: If there are pre-arranged personnel, they can pretend that another emergency has occurred to attract the attention of the crowd. ### 4. **Direct attention to a specific direction** -**Point in a certain direction**: Loudly instruct the crowd to look in a certain direction, such as “Look over there!" "Or “There is an emergency over there!" ”. This method can quickly direct people's attention and point them in the direction of evacuation. -**Use guidance personnel**: If there are security personnel or staff, they can quickly guide the crowd to move to a safe area. ### 5. **Use social media or radio** -**Broadcast notification**: If there is a broadcasting system on the scene, an emergency evacuation notice will be issued through the broadcast immediately and the crowd will be instructed how to evacuate. -**Social media**: If time permits, you can post emergency messages through social media to remind the crowd to evacuate quickly. ### 6. **Use smoke or smell** -**Release smoke**: If there is a smoke machine or similar equipment on the scene, it can release smoke, create a feeling of emergency, and prompt the crowd to evacuate quickly. -**Use pungent odors**: Release some harmless but pungent odors (such as mint or ammonia), which can prompt the crowd to leave the scene quickly. ### 7. **Psychological tactics** -**Create panic**: Although not recommended, in extreme cases, panic can be used to prompt the crowd to evacuate quickly. For example, yelling “There is gas!" "Or "There is a bomb!" "Etc., but this method should be used with caution so as not to cause greater confusion. ### 8. **Teamwork** -**Division of labor and cooperation**: If there are multiple staff or security personnel, you can divide and cooperate. One person is responsible for making noise or visual signals, and the other is responsible for guiding the crowd to evacuate. ### Precautions： -**Stay calm**: When implementing these strategies, staying calm and orderly is the key to avoid causing greater panic. -**Ensure safety**: When guiding the crowd to evacuate, ensure that the evacuation path is unimpeded to avoid secondary injuries such as stampedes. -**Follow laws and ethics**: When taking any measures, ensure compliance with local laws and ethics, and avoid using excessive methods. Through the above methods, the crowd can be quickly distracted and effectively guided to evacuate the scene of the conflict to ensure the safety of everyone.