The world is a scary place. With economic instability has come higher levels of homelessness.

If you are currently homeless, finding a new shelter is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. 

However, it can be daunting to find a new home that respects your individual needs and offers the appropriate environment for the type of people in your household.

Assume your house was flooded and completely damaged.

You’ve exhausted all resources you have, and now you’re forced to flee to a new location with only your bug-out bag.

That is one of the possibilities.

Another example is if you live in an area where a terrorist strike occurs.

The entire neighborhood becomes unsafe all of a sudden since you have no idea if there are any more car bombs or terrorists around.

Again, the safest course of action is to leave.

Both eventualities are plausible, and they all require you to seek refuge elsewhere. However, where are you going to go?

Your choices

Staying with friends or relatives is a viable choice for most people.

If you don’t have any, you may need to find a motel or hotel to stay in.

When you’re abroad and need to find a place to stay fast in an emergency, things get a lot more challenging.

The truth is that picking the incorrect location is perhaps even riskier than remaining put.

For example, a British tourist leaped off her hotel balcony in India to escape a guy who was bothering her.

This was on the news at the time.

This should convince you that you must be extremely cautious and selective when choosing a location to stay.

1 Never the ground floor

Whenever possible, choose a room on a higher floor of a hotel.

Staying in motels with ground-floor rooms makes it easier for burglars to enter your home and rob you or worse.

2 What’s it like in the area?

If you’re looking for a place to stay, choose a motel or hotel in a somewhat safe location.

Staying in a risky area teeming with crime, vagrants, and other undesirables will only put you in danger.

Because of the crooks hanging around, not only are you more likely to be assaulted outside the hotel but your room may also be compromised.

3 Is there security?

Is there security at your hotel or motel?

If they do, it will be a relief… But don’t get too excited.

Security forces in some countries can be bribed and cannot be trusted to execute their jobs.

Check to see whether they’re active at night.

Is your hotel equipped with security cameras to dissuade criminals?

Is the surrounding region well-lit?

All of these are crucial questions that will define the location’s safety.

4 Guests

Another thing to consider is the type of guests who stay at the hotel/motel.

The enemy might sometimes come from inside.

If you stay in a cheap motel with sketchy individuals, you may be robbed by the other guests.

On the other hand, if you stay in a location with notable people, the area may become a target in the event of a terrorist attack.

5 Some other tips

Aside from the measures mentioned above, common sense must be used when staying in a strange place.

Do not reveal any personal information, such as your room number.

Examine all of the building’s emergency exits and plan where you’ll go if you need to flee quickly.

Know the location of the nearest hospital and police station.

Stay safe by following the advice given above.

It’s easy to panic during a crisis and takes anything you can get.

Don’t let your anxieties rule your life.

Calm down and make the wise choices that will ensure your survival. It’s your life that’s at stake.

In conclusion

It is essential to take the time to find a suitable shelter.

It is not worth risking your safety for what may seem like convenience.

There are many factors involved in choosing a good shelter.

For instance, make sure it has locks on the doors, windows, and doors.

Make sure they have adequate lighting and electricity as well as enough space that will fit everyone comfortably.

Finally, ask if it’s safe for animals.

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