Panic is a condition which has a negative influence - it is contageous, you cannot not handle your own situation, you will be desorientated and you will follow others. Panic can cause your death. Once you get into panic you have no chance to save yourself and others.

When we talk about panic it is important to mention jumping, as many people do this in a panic situation. Most jumpers get serious injuries or they die. The chance of surviving is decreasing the higher up you are in the building.

A fall from the 1st floor (3-4 meters) results oft in injuries of feet and legs. A fall from the 2nd or 3rd floor (4-15 meters) results definetely in serous injuries. From the 4th floor and upwards the chance to survive is very small.

Panic is often the reason why people jump - many people have survived many serious emergency situations simply by staying where they are.

The panic will not get you if you understand what is going on, what you are going to do, where you are going and how to get there.