Category Archives: earthquake

Guidelines to Help You in an Earthquake.

Posted on March 17, 2013 by admin

A severe earthquake is one of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature. An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of subterranean rock. This is caused by strains that …

The Shelter box

Posted on December 6, 2012 by admin

While doing some research on disasters in third world countries, I came across something called a Shelterbox. This is a box containing a shelter and assorted items to provide heat and cooking facilities after a disaster. The charity that provides …

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Glass Jars and Earthquakes

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

The other day I watched Doomsday Preppers, in this episode they showed someone who was concerned about earthquakes. When they showed his storage area, there were many glass jars sitting on shelves that were unprotected. In an earthquake, these would …

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Earthquake Safety

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin

In light of the earthquake on the east coast, I though now may be the time to post some reminders about earthquake safety.

If you are inside when the shaking starts, you should:

• Drop, cover, and hold on. Move …

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How to Turn off Your Gas Meter

Posted on April 3, 2011 by admin

In case of an earthquake, fire, or gas leak it is important that you know how to turn off the natural gas at the meter. First know where your gas meter is located. If you live in an apartment there …

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What Type of Fire Extinguisher Do You need?

Posted on April 2, 2011 by admin

Fire extinguishers are something that no home should be without. In my experience I have seen small fires turn into big ones for the simple lack of an extinguisher.

There are many different types of extinguishers, but today I plan …

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A Major Earthquake in North America Imminent?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by admin

Take a look at the interview on between Neil Cavuto and James Berkland. Berkland is geologist who has an amazing record of predicting earthquakes

http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/cavuto/transcript/major-earthquake-north-america-imminent

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Learning from Emergencies

Posted on March 16, 2011 by admin

While the nuclear and humanitarian situation in Japan continues to get worst, I am hopeful that it will not cause any major problems in the United States. But there are lessons to be learned.

1. As they say in real …

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Information from Japan

Posted on March 15, 2011 by admin

A few minutes ago I spoke to a Japanese friend of mine, who has been in contact with family in Japan. He said that other than food and water, the biggest demand was for the large size hand warmers like …

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