Subject: Practice Earthquake Safety
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Fri Jan 19 2001 - 07:54:44 EST
"Practice Earthquake Safety"
Earthquakes can strike without warning, and
being prepared for such a disaster can mean
the difference between life and death. Here
are some tips to help you and your loved ones
make it through a quake:
~ Those living in areas not prone to earthquakes
can respond quickly to the plight of disaster
victims in quake zones by complacently
smirking and saying, "I told you so."
~ To minimize loss and damage in a quake,
try not to own things.
~ Practice your burrowing-out-from-under-40-
tons-of-rubble skills ahead of time.
~ Look out your window often. If you see a large,
zig-zag-shaped crevasse moving rapidly from
the horizon toward your home, step either to
the right or the left.
~ Do you have a treasured childhood toy?
Perhaps a stuffed animal, such as a teddy
bear? Well, let's see Mr. Bear help you now!
~ For those who fear earthquakes, it may
comfort you to know that a majority of the
damage during the 1906 San Francisco
earthquake did not come from the tremors
themselves. Instead, it was from the raging, out-
of-control fires that consumed most of the city.
~ A doorway is the safest place to be during
a quake. Eat, sleep, and work in doorways.
~ Be sure to mail your house-insurance
payments a full five business days before
a major earthquake strikes.
~ In the event of a quake, get under something
heavy, such as a desk, a table, or your boss.
~ If you are caught in a major earthquake in
Southern California and are part of the
entertainment industry, take a moment or two
to reflect on how grossly you've wasted your life.
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