FACT: ShakeOut Q&A
Below is a question and answer section from www.shakeout.org on earthquake preparedness:
Q: I've heard about alternate ways of staying safe during an earthquake, like the "Triangle of Life" concept. What should I do?
A:The safest thing to do during an earthquake is "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," as described at http://www.earthquakecountry.info/dropcoverholdon. This special report describes how the "Triangle of Life" is promoted with greatly exaggerated or wrong information, and is not a viable method for keeping safe in an earthquake.
Q: Is an earthquake going to hit southern California in November?
A: It's not impossible, because California is a very seismically active region. However, the November 13 date refers to an earthquake drill, rather than a predicted earthquake. At this time, there is no way to predict earthquakes with this type of precision. However, it is important that southern Californians get prepared for an earthquake larger than anything we've ever experienced. A new study has forecast a 99.7% chance of an earthquake the size of the Northridge Earthquake or larger in the next 30 years.
Q: How can I teach my kids to prepare?
A: Visit the ShakeOut guide for families. Teach your kids to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. You can also play the 'Earthquake Game' where when anyone says "earthquake!" everyone has to pretend an earthquake is happening and practice their response. Teach you children that they should go under a table and hold on if one is near. If they are in a room without a table, crouch against an interior wall, away from windows. Find an "earthquake-safe" location in every room of the house so they don't try to run during an earthquake.
Q: I've heard about alternate ways of staying safe during an earthquake, like the "Triangle of Life" concept. What should I do?
A:The safest thing to do during an earthquake is "Drop, Cover, and Hold On," as described at http://www.earthquakecountry.info/dropcoverholdon. This special report describes how the "Triangle of Life" is promoted with greatly exaggerated or wrong information, and is not a viable method for keeping safe in an earthquake.
Q: Is an earthquake going to hit southern California in November?
A: It's not impossible, because California is a very seismically active region. However, the November 13 date refers to an earthquake drill, rather than a predicted earthquake. At this time, there is no way to predict earthquakes with this type of precision. However, it is important that southern Californians get prepared for an earthquake larger than anything we've ever experienced. A new study has forecast a 99.7% chance of an earthquake the size of the Northridge Earthquake or larger in the next 30 years.
Q: How can I teach my kids to prepare?
A: Visit the ShakeOut guide for families. Teach your kids to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. You can also play the 'Earthquake Game' where when anyone says "earthquake!" everyone has to pretend an earthquake is happening and practice their response. Teach you children that they should go under a table and hold on if one is near. If they are in a room without a table, crouch against an interior wall, away from windows. Find an "earthquake-safe" location in every room of the house so they don't try to run during an earthquake.
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