Great post, N.R.
I do agree with Mortlake on the earthquake issue, though. Government advice can be limiting, but the
San Francisco official disaster site is actually quite useful on the first 72 hours of an emergency - ie the actual event.
On earthquakes, it stresses the motto of 'DROP, COVER, AND HOLD ON', and its indoor advice includes the following:
Quote:If you are not near a strong table or desk, drop to the floor against an interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms.
Avoid windows, hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, large appliances and cabinets filled with heavy objects.
Do not try to run out of the structure during strong shaking.
If you are downtown, it is safer to remain inside a building after an earthquake unless there is a fire or gas leak. There are no open areas in downtown San Francisco far enough from glass or other falling debris to be considered safe refuge sites. Glass from high-rise buildings does not always fall straight down; it can catch a wind current and travel great distances.
If you are in bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow.
Most of the prepping advice there is stuff we already know, and some of it is relevent only to the US, but I think it's still worth a look.
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