Rapture at Rosh Hashanah - Feast of Trumpets

PARKING LOT SAFETY

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Park near a light, even if it’s not dark now it might be dark when you come out.
• Never be afraid to ask someone from the store to walk you out or help you with your things.
• Walk in the middle of the lanes instead of near the cars. Parked cars are excellent hiding spots for an attacker.
• Get your keys or pepper spray out, and ready to go.
• Do not park near big trucks, SUVs, or vans. Besides the fact that an attacker might be waiting in one to pull you in, he could also be using someone else’s truck, SUV or van as cover to not be seen.
• Use a cart, rather than walking around with your arms completely full.
• Beware of anyone offering to help you with your things. Like asking for directions or the time, this is a common ploy used by criminals to get in close and get you guard down.
• Have your keys ready, and look around when you unlock your car, you should be able to do this by feel, the lock is in the same spot it’s always in. This moment of finding the right key, and focusing on the lock is often when criminals strike, because you are distracted.
• Once inside your car, lock your doors, keep your windows up, and leave immediately.
• If you have to load a baby into a car seat, first load your groceries, then get in the back seat with your baby, doors locked, and secure them in the seat. Then with your keys and/or mace ready, look around, get out, and then get into the front seat to drive away.