MiataMan 0 #26 July 29, 2008 That is not what the American Red Cross Says. http://www2.bpaonline.org/Emergencyprep/arc-on-doug-copp.html Or these folks. http://www.cert-la.com/RejoinderToDougCopp.pdfA man without a mustache is like a hamburger without a bun, Un-American. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #27 July 29, 2008 Quote TV news is passing out that bad info about getting into a doorway. That course of action has been disproved after studies down in Mexico and Japan. In a really bad earthquake standing in a doorway can cut you in half if the structure collapses. Likewise getting under a heavy table can crush you. Most earthquake survivors are found in voids. Voids are formed next to beds or large pieces of furniture inside collapsed structures . . . NickD Wow, Miataman beat me to it. That's exactly what I was referring to."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #28 July 29, 2008 >>That is not what the American Red Cross Says.Do some net research and you'll find better and more current info. Standing in a doorway is like standing under a guillotine. Also for at least the next 24 hours here in So Cal it'll be a good idea to leave your car outside, or at least leave your garage door open. A good jolt can jam the door so you can't open it . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #29 July 29, 2008 Read this then decide for yourself . . . http://omega.twoday.net/stories/308957/ NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiataMan 0 #30 July 29, 2008 That is the article I was replying to. Not the running to the doorway. I have read that article and looked further. Did you read the links I posted? I do not think Mr. Copp is spreading good information. Your mileage may vary.A man without a mustache is like a hamburger without a bun, Un-American. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #31 July 29, 2008 Quote There's a 1 in 20 chance it's the forshock to the Big One!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmsbNq_Iylw"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiataMan 0 #32 July 29, 2008 Quote Wow, Miataman beat me to it. That's exactly what I was referring to. Hey Hey I beat Billy.A man without a mustache is like a hamburger without a bun, Un-American. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McBeth 0 #33 July 29, 2008 Glad you are OK girlie... smooches Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #34 July 29, 2008 http://www.shakeout.org/Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #35 July 29, 2008 Quote http://www.shakeout.org/ That is cool.... Steve will be taking his HAM radio test on 8/10 and we've been talking about setting up a meeting within our neighborhood for emergency preparedness. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #36 July 29, 2008 Quote Quote http://www.shakeout.org/ That is cool.... Steve will be taking his HAM radio test on 8/10 and we've been talking about setting up a meeting within our neighborhood for emergency preparedness. g That's a great idea. Neighbors came to check on each other today. It's good to have something set up. Good luck to Steve on the test. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #37 July 29, 2008 I didn't feel it here in Fresno. I just heard about it about 20 minutes ago on the radio and called my sister in Irvine. "Oh, it was a big one, but nothing too bad." It's one of the most difficult thoughts for me living up here - that something bad happens down there and I can't help my family with it. And congratulations to those of you who got to experience your first. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #38 July 29, 2008 I wrote, and probably others did too, CBS news in LA about the doorway thing and they must've looked into it and now they are saying not to do that . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #39 July 29, 2008 Quote I wrote, and probably others did too, CBS news in LA about the doorway thing and they must've looked into it and now they are saying not to do that . . . NickD ABC is saying the same thing . Next to a bed or couch is the best. That was suggested before the Whittier Narrows quake in 1987 and it saved lives.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #40 July 29, 2008 Yeah. Another thing people do - especially in commercial structures, is try to run outside. BAD thing to do. They run themselves outside, right into the path of falling debris coming off of buildings. Find a secure area with voids and stay there until it stops. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #41 July 29, 2008 Quote There's a 1 in 20 chance it's the forshock to the Big One!!! "Learn to swim, I'll see you down in Arizona bay." TOOL~Aenema aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #42 July 29, 2008 Damn i thought it was a new "HARD GAYE" clip You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #43 July 30, 2008 Glad everyone seems to be okay! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #44 July 30, 2008 Quote Glad everyone seems to be okay! All is well here. Nothing broken. A new crack in the wall but I think that's because they didn't properly fix it after the Northridge quake. DOH Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #45 July 30, 2008 Quote Quote Glad everyone seems to be okay! All is well here. Nothing broken. A new crack in the wall but I think that's because they didn't properly fix it after the Northridge quake. DOH Good. I'm mostly glad that you're not broken . . . but my condolences to the wall! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #46 July 30, 2008 I was just about to jokingly call out "Earthquake!" to what I -thought- was our maintenance guys making noise in the attic above our gym when 15 seconds later the harder hit arrived. It -wasn't- the guys rumbling around overhead, but the gentle start of the quake. It felt like water boiling under your feet where I was (North San Bernardino) and went on for some time. We're so used to them there that we just kept working with our patients and hoped that we didn't have to adjust what we were doing...ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docdialtone 0 #47 July 30, 2008 Beach jumps in Eloy soon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #48 July 30, 2008 QuoteBeach jumps in Eloy soon?Where is the Beach near Eloy?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #49 July 30, 2008 Quote Quote Beach jumps in Eloy soon? Where is the Beach near Eloy? Joke Mr. Mouse, it's a joke. Remember?? CA is falling into the ocean.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #50 July 30, 2008 Here's two good vids of the earthquake . . . The second one shows the younger kid bailed out the door first and then everyone just followed. http://laist.com/2008/07/29/video_chino_hills_bicycle_shop_duri.php#more NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
