Crises cannot be planned for, but you can prepare for them.
Download the Záchranka app.
Enable location services on your phone.
Save important contacts.
Refresh your first aid knowledge.
Keep your phone charged.
Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings, and pay attention to the environment around you.
Pay attention to escape routes. Do you know the quickest way out of the building where you live, work, or attend classes?
Think about the places where you spend most of your time.
Who would you turn to for help?
Where is the nearest first aid kit?
Where is the nearest fire extinguisher, and do you know how to use it?
Keep learning. Consider signing up for one of the training courses offered by the Charles University Rectorate Security and Occupational Safety Department, or for a first aid, self-defence, or conflict de-escalation course available through the Charles University Educational Portal.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
No matter where you are, you never know what might happen.
With the Záchranka app, you can contact Czech emergency medical services or mountain rescue at the press of a single button. The app also offers a range of other useful features to help you stay safe.
Check the security situation and find additional useful information about the region from trusted institutions.
If you are a Czech citizen, register with the DROZD system before your trip.
Save the contact details of the nearest Czech embassy or consulate, or the embassy/consulate of your home country.
Make copies of your documents (at least photos stored on your phone and in the cloud).
Download offline maps.
Let someone know where you are going and the areas where you plan to travel.
Make sure you have travel insurance.
Travelling abroad? The Voluntary Registration System for Citizens of the Czech Republic when travelling abroad allows Czech citizens staying abroad to be contacted and warned in the event of various emergencies that could endanger their safety, and to help organise assistance if needed.
Monitor local media to stay informed in case the situation in the region changes.
Keep your documents and valuables secure.
Be careful with work data and devices. Do not connect to unknown Wi-Fi networks or use unfamiliar USB drives. In some destinations, it is advisable not to travel with electronic devices containing sensitive data.
Respect local laws, regulations, and customs.
Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings, and note emergency exits.
In case of emergency, contact the Czech Embassy or embassy of your home country.
Headquarters:
Charles University
Security and Occupational Safety Department
Ovocný trh 560/5
116 36 Prague 1
Czech Republic
Office Address:
Voršilská 144/1
110 00 Prague 1
Phone: +420 771 275 564
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