Especially in a high-rise apartment building.
2006-09-02 12:07:07 · 19 answers · asked by Chreap 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Recently, I've moved to an earthquake prone area, and I want to be proactive here, just in case.
2006-09-02 12:12:11 · update #1
James.
Been through 3 major earthquakes,
and what you need do, is run like
you have never run before.
Under a door frame, away from
windows and large furniture is
an alternative, if you can't get
out, and cover yourself with
a blanket or cushions.
Plan an escape route ahead
of time, that is, in the dark
make it to the stairs of you
apt bldg and run down.
Never, ever get in an elevator.
Once outside, as far away from
falling glass and buildings....
sorry, that is the best I can tell
you, but the most important
thing is to stay cool, and I mean
that. It will make the difference
between making it or not if you
have a chance.
Have a great weekend!
2006-09-02 15:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by vim 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always learned that you should stand between a door jam. Usually an earthquake won't come on extremely strong at first so if you can head to the first floor immiediatly. If you don't think you have enough time skip the elevator and take the stairs.
2006-09-02 12:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by Rx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of the building in the middle of the street and watch for falling debris and vehicles. This applies to almost everywhere except Jerusalem where the only escape is to run into the cravass made by the quake.
2006-09-05 23:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by loxland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the door way of a central room. If the building collapses you are completely hosed, but if stuff is just flying off the shelves it won't fall on your head. Best to move.
2006-09-02 12:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by angelofdreams19881 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well away from all Buildings if U can.
Low/ high shocks may affects buildings differently, dependant on their height.
Away from anything that could fall, well that's my principle should it ever happen in the East of England.
2006-09-02 12:11:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doorway
2006-09-02 12:09:00 · answer #6 · answered by SVW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the safest place to be during an earthquake is in an airplane.
2006-09-02 13:46:26 · answer #7 · answered by Lunarsight 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The door frame in a lower room of the house is strong and safe
2006-09-02 12:08:47 · answer #8 · answered by sweetpea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhere that you have room to bend over far enough to kiss your as* "goodbye". You really have no time to do anything in a major earthquake.
2006-09-02 12:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by idiot detector 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ground level open spaces - maybe Kansas - -seen too many buildings pancake to stay inside
2006-09-02 12:09:09 · answer #10 · answered by Norman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋