Important safety tips for situations when the elevator has no phone signal and power
Being trapped in an elevator due to a power cut can cause panic, fear, and worry. Knowing the right steps can help you stay calm and make rescue easier. If you get stuck and lose your phone signal, here are the actions you need to take, as described by SelMagz.
Safety tips when your phone signal and power go out and you’re stuck in an elevator:
1. Gently tap on the elevator door and make noise so building residents can hear you.
2. Call emergency number 112; you can reach them even without a SIM card, and they will notify firefighters.
Additional steps you should take:
- Remain calm and take slow, deep breaths.
- If there is an emergency phone in the elevator, use it to call for help.
- Do not attempt to open the door yourself or climb out from the top of the elevator cabin.
- Avoid any risky or dangerous actions.
- The elevator shaft has proper ventilation, so oxygen shortage is not a concern.
- Refrain from unnecessary physical movements.
- Sit down on the floor of the elevator to keep your balance when it starts moving again.
- Be careful not to drain your phone’s battery too quickly.
