Great California Shakeout 10/21/10

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by RStar

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.