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Writer's Block: Be Prepared
Dec. 3rd, 2008 09:12 am[Error: unknown template qotd]
I don't usually answer these, but I'm surprised how few answers included a plan. Well, okay, I can see why so many jumped on the "zombies" part. But after the last few years, I'm surprised at all the "pray" and "panic" answers. Emergency preparedness isn't rocket science; it's like healing the party and gearing up if it looks like you're about to hit a boss battle. Yes, I'm a geek. So anyway, here's my plan:
Earthquake:
1. Drop, cover, and hang on. In the recent Big Shakeout drill, the Red Cross said getting in a doorway makes no difference unless you live in an adobe house, and moving across the room increases the chance of falling or being hit by something. Running outside means having glass/masonry fall on your head. Instead, get down, cover your head. Preferably hide under a desk or table, grab one of its legs and hang on. Or, in bed, pull a pillow over your head.( More Emergency Preparedness stuff )
I don't usually answer these, but I'm surprised how few answers included a plan. Well, okay, I can see why so many jumped on the "zombies" part. But after the last few years, I'm surprised at all the "pray" and "panic" answers. Emergency preparedness isn't rocket science; it's like healing the party and gearing up if it looks like you're about to hit a boss battle. Yes, I'm a geek. So anyway, here's my plan:
Earthquake:
1. Drop, cover, and hang on. In the recent Big Shakeout drill, the Red Cross said getting in a doorway makes no difference unless you live in an adobe house, and moving across the room increases the chance of falling or being hit by something. Running outside means having glass/masonry fall on your head. Instead, get down, cover your head. Preferably hide under a desk or table, grab one of its legs and hang on. Or, in bed, pull a pillow over your head.( More Emergency Preparedness stuff )
