I live in CA, so earthquakes are pretty common here. I’m afraid the big one might come soon. How long will you have to wait under rubble until help comes? What if you go to school, like high school. Would they go there first because school has kids and kids come first? Also, what do you do if you live on the top of a two story apartment? I was thinking of running away as fast as I can. Because obviously the little table aint gonna protect me from the ceiling falling and the entire floor collapsing. I’ll make sure I’ll stand somewhere safe outside where things won’t hit me. Also, will an earthquake make an apartment collapse? The apartment I live in is pretty old, but I think it’s fairly sturdy. What about big heavy concrete buildings like school. How is a little desk going to help from a celing falling on you. What about electricty lights falling, and making a fire? Would an earthquake make a school collapse too? Or are schools too sturdy?
Chosen Answer:
First things first, running outside might be the worst idea. With buildings collapsing all sorts of rubble falls into the streets. Emergency response teams usually hit the hospitals, schools, and any other major public areas that might be considered essential or use able as makeshift clinics, etc. Apartment wise, you’re probably better off staying put, as California building codes are structured around their relativity to fault lines. The “ideal” spot in a household for tornadoes and earthquakes in door frame (supported by the structure of house) or I believe laying in a bathtub (not positive on this one).
by: Ronnie
on: 4th April 13
