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Gobierno del Pert LIMA COP 20/CMP 10 UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE 2014 BASIC SECURITY LEAFLET and RECOMMENDATIONS fora SAFE STAY This Security Leaflet aims to minimize or neutralize security risks, so that people are prepared and know how to act in case of any eventuality, protect their physical integrity, their belongings, and promote a “Culture of Safety” for their own sake as well as for society's sake. ORO [al www.cop20.pe 4 VANNNNANAA v JOURNEY BY FOOT Contact COP20|CMPio security personnel or hotel staff to learn about areas and times when it’s safe to walk. It’s best if you don’t walk alone Know where you're going. Always take a city map with you. Avoid walking on dark streets. Only carry as much cash as your actually need. Always carry a copy of your passport with you. Avoid buying from street vendors. Take care of your belongings when walking through crowded places. LOSS OF OBJECTS OR DOCUMENTS Contact the Security Officer in charge at the place where you lost them. If you are at the hotel or in a commercial establishment, identify the Security Head and report the incident. Request guidance from the Police in order to file a claim at the corresponding Police Station. If necessary, phone your embassy or consulate. WHAT ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOU FORGET OR LOSE YOUR CREDENTIAL If you lose your credential report it immediately to the security personnel or hosts of COP20, or go to the press office, as appropriate. The UN security personnel will accompany you to the Security Commission, where you can get a new credential. ee om—~—tt—™ RECOMMENDATIONS TO EXCHANGE CURRENCY ¢ Most large commercial establishments accept US Dollars. v¢ When you need to exchange currency, it’s preferable to do it in a bank (Open on Mondays to Fridays from 09:00 to 17:30; Saturdays from 09:00 to 12:45). ¥ You can also exchange money in your hotel counter or in or authorized money exchange offices. V¥ It’s best if you avoid exchanging money on the street ¥ A bank agent where you can exchange currencies will be available at the COP20 Main Venue. RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF FIRE ¢ When a fire alarm triggers or if find yourself at imminent risk from fire, keep calm and immediately leave the premises through the evacuation routes without running. Remember not to use the elevators. ¥ Ifyou are ina mall, hotel, restaurant, etc. and you notice there is a fire, inform the manager or security personnel or sound the alarm and, without running, evacuate the premises using the evacuation routes. ¥ Ifsmoke does not let you breathe, get down as close as you can to the floor and evacuate through the evacuation route. If necessary, crawl; cover your nose and mouth with a wet cloth. Fresher air is closer to the floor. V¥ If your clothing catches fire, do not run. Throw yourself on the floor and roll slowly, or cover yourself with a non-inflammable cover or blanket to put off the fire. ¢ Follow instructions from the safety personnel and fire-fghters.

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