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Alex 10-17-2010 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JWBear (Post 335170)
I figure that, since our house survived the '33 quake ok, I'm not going to worry about it if I'm home when it happens.
I'm trying to decide if that is sound logic or if it is the architectural equivalent of "grandpa fell off a roof in 1943 without so much as a scratch so I'm not worried about him up there installing Christmas lights."

BarTopDancer 10-17-2010 09:08 PM
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If you are in bed, the best thing to do is to stay there and cover your head with a pillow
WOO! My plan will actually keep me safe.

alphabassettgrrl 10-17-2010 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by JWBear (Post 335170)
I figure that, since our house survived the '33 quake ok, I'm not going to worry about it if I'm home when it happens.
"Survived a few quakes" was one of the things I wanted when we were considering buying a home. Maybe it's faulty logic, but I figure it's better than an untested house.

Tref 10-17-2010 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer (Post 335213)
If you are in bed, the best thing to do is to stay there and cover your head with a pillow
Or, with a construction helmet, if you have one handy.


(Pic unrelated)

RStar 10-17-2010 11:43 PM
I have heard that in a bed is pretty safe, but do not EVER go under a bed or any other furnature (the Duck & Cover under a school desk from the 50's was a bad idea). The best place is next to them. In the rubble of a damaged building, the survivors are next to things that held up chunks of buildings causing safe spaces.

BarTopDancer 10-18-2010 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RStar (Post 335227)
I have heard that in a bed is pretty safe, but do not EVER go under a bed or any other furnature (the Duck & Cover under a school desk from the 50's was a bad idea). The best place is next to them. In the rubble of a damaged building, the survivors are next to things that held up chunks of buildings causing safe spaces.
The information on the website is saying duck and cover (and hold) is still the safest method.

JWBear 10-18-2010 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RStar (Post 335227)
I have heard that in a bed is pretty safe, but do not EVER go under a bed or any other furnature (the Duck & Cover under a school desk from the 50's was a bad idea). The best place is next to them. In the rubble of a damaged building, the survivors are next to things that held up chunks of buildings causing safe spaces.
The "Triangle of Life" theory was invented by a guy trying to sell his rescue "expertise" and his books. No credible agency or structural engineer recomends it. "Duck and cover" is still the best advice.

Alex 10-18-2010 08:48 AM
I'm still trying to find a credible agency to endorse the "Shout '**** Happens' and Enjoy the Ride" approach.

Kevy Baby 10-18-2010 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex (Post 335238)
I'm still trying to find a credible agency to endorse the "Shout '**** Happens' and Enjoy the Ride" approach.
I'ld endorse that!

But I'm not an agency and I am certainly not credible.

Moonliner 10-18-2010 09:54 AM
Would it be wrong of me to hope for a major earthquake at like 9:00am on 10/21?


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