Great California Shakeout 10/21/10

[Tref]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

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.


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[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.

[BarTopDancer]

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 information on the website is saying duck and cover (and hold) is still the safest method.

[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.