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What if that same large and heavy thing came down on you?

I think the safe bet would be to be by the external door checking to see which part is safer (inside our out). If the building your in is super strong then you may be safer there, but if it is of wood or other light material then you might be in trouble.

As LDS_forever said, they have been showing on TV that you should stay inside, isn't that old school? I wonder if they warn you based on your country's typical environment?

Two case scenario, in both cases I reacted quickly:

1. I was in Church with the Youth and told them we should all go outside (mostly because of what I read here)

2. With the incident LDS_forever mentioned I braced some of our stuff so it would not fall, we would of had no chance to get outside really.

In #2 one suggestion is that you bolt shelving units and cupboards to the wall rather have them stand on their own - problem is that is only realistic in your own home.

Offtopic but, FarSeer, not to scare you, but I am almost certain that most of California will experience a terrible earthquake - something never before seen - I would NEVER live there.

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I didn't say a "tall" heavy thing.

The whole point of being next to something large and heavy (but not tall), as the article points out, is that if the ceiling collapses there will be space around the big heavy item. Anything under the big heavy thing, says Mr. Copp, will be squashed every time. As you say, there isn't always a lot of time to react, especially if you're asleep when it happens. To be able to keep one option available in your mind might make the difference between life and death.

I fully believe in bracing, strapping, and otherwise securing anything that has the potential to fall over and crush - bookcases, televisions and the cabinets that hold them, water heaters, lamps, large art, etc., as well as drawing curtains at night to prevent shattered window glass from flying around.

Common sense and planning hopefully will win out, rather than freezing like a deer in the headlights.

Offtopic but, QUOTE FarSeer, not to scare you, but I am almost certain that most of California will experience a terrible earthquake - something never before seen - I would NEVER live there. What, and Trini doesn't have that potential? Everywhere humans live there is the potential for Nature to cause damage of some sort. Where else would I go?

Edited: FarSeer on 4th Oct, 2006 - 1:48am

What, and Trini doesn't have that potential? Everywhere humans live there is the potential for Nature to cause damage of some sort. Where else would I go?

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When you consider Earthquakes you also begin to consider the structural integrity of your home. Here in the Caribbean I see many houses that are built on 'sand' and being held up by a string really, the only thing they keep out is water, but should a good storm or earthquake pass through there would be utter destruction.

Offtopic but, FarSeer, sure, but some place have earthquakes and other places have earthquakes! As far as I know your area has been having damaging ones whereas ours just tickle us *knock on wood*. As for where to go... Nighthawk I am sure has a good suggestion.

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It seems like an Earthquake hit Hawaii pretty bad...

https://edition.cnn.com/2006/US/10/15/hawaii.quake/index.html

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I knew it! I felt it yesterday but I thought it was my imagination. My bed started shaking a little bit and when I asked my son about it, he did not have idea what I was talking about, that's why I thought it was just me.

https://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/ar...ws?id=161052491

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We had an earthquake here last night, I think it measured 5.2 on the Richter scale, so was quite a strong one for the UK!
My Son's phone was banging on his bed, the beds in all the bedrooms were moving!
My boss said her wardrobe doors shot open and started to bang, which was really frightening for her!
It came totally unexpectedly and caught people off guard. If this is a sign of changing times, people will have to start thinking of being prepared for them.
My dog was badly affected, and is still a bit 'jittery' today, but I expect she'll be better tomorrow now that things seem to have calmed down today.

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I heard about that on the news, DianeC, and wondered where it was felt in the UK. Glad to know that you suffered no damage from the quake.

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Thanks Farseer, we've no damage, I think the whole area was just so surprised at the strength of the earthquake- it was felt more or less the whole length of England to some degree, and has certainly given everyone plenty to talk about!