Sussex Police are supporting a national social media campaign reminding people what to do in the event of a terror attack.
Sussex Police are supporting a national social media campaign reminding people what to do in the event of a terror attack.
The campaign highlights the official “Run, Hide, Tell” advice, which is designed to help members of the public respond quickly and safely during a fast-moving incident.
People are advised to run to a place of safety if there is a safe route available, leaving belongings behind if necessary. If running is not possible, the guidance is to hide, stay out of sight and silence mobile phones.
Once it is safe to do so, people should call 999 and tell police what is happening, where they are, and any details that could help emergency services respond.
The reminder comes as the current UK terrorism threat level remains at “substantial”, meaning an attack is considered likely.
Police say the advice is not intended to alarm people, but to make sure the public know what action to take if they are ever caught up in a serious incident.
The “Run, Hide, Tell” message has been used widely by counter-terrorism officers and emergency services across the country.
It is aimed at giving people simple, clear instructions that can be remembered under pressure.
Anyone who sees or hears something that does not feel right is urged to trust their instincts and report it.
In an emergency, people should always call 999. For non-urgent concerns, information can be reported to police online or by calling 101.
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