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.
§ Experiencing an earthquake is terrifying, but a majority of people caught in one do survive. During the tremors, try to resist the temptation to have sex with pets or houseplants.
§ 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 uncle.
§ 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.
Information courtesy of The Onion and click here to see the latest earthquake activity in New Zealand.
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