Most of you know that I had my Nonni's pasta pot for my earthquake helmet. That life saving pot is in storage right now. I had to use a emergency back up earthquake helmet.
Yes, boys and girls. We had an earthquake tonight. How do I know? The couch was shaking, and shaking and shaking. I looked at Phill and he had the same "oh crap" look in his face too!
I I ran and got out from my luggage my wind up flashlight and my wind up radio. I am now prepared.
I also did the proper emergency technique and got under the table! Obviously these pictures are all staged, but the quake, rattle
and roll was not! Honestly it was the same feeling during a horrific thunder and lightning storm. Just waiting for that final KAPOW!!
My heart is a little a pounding, and am pretty sure I am going to go eat that full box of cookies I bought at Trader Joe's today. If I am gonna go, I am gonna go on a full stomach of Trader Joe's Jo-Jo's.
This probably measured a .5 on the Richter scale, but to me it was huge. I hope I sleep tonight!!!
UPDATE!! THIS WAS A 4.5 RICHTER SCALE SCARY!!
Earthquake Safety Tips
ReplyDeleteEarthquakes can strike without warning, and being prepared for such a disaster can mean the difference between life and death. Here are some tips to help you and your loved ones make it through a quake:
* Those living in areas not prone to earthquakes can respond quickly to the plight of disaster victims in quake zones by complacently smirking and saying, "I told you so."
* To minimize loss and damage in a quake, try not to own things.
* Practice your burrowing-out-from-under-40-tons-of-rubble skills ahead of time.
* Look out your window often. If you see a large, zig-zag-shaped crevasse moving rapidly from the horizon toward your home, step either to the right or the left.
* For those who fear earthquakes, it may comfort you to know that a majority of the damage during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake did not come from the tremors themselves. Instead, it was from the raging, out-of-control fires that consumed most of the city.
* A doorway is the safest place to be during a quake (as long as there is no furniture in the rooms on either side of the doorway). Eat, sleep and work in doorways.
* Be sure to mail your house-insurance payments a full five business days before a major earthquake strikes.
* In the event of a quake, get under something heavy, such as a desk, a table or your uncle.
Well, after Mark's advice, my suggestion may be viewed as dull and uninspired...
ReplyDeleteFix the economy and move back to Manasquan!!!
We can all dream...
Mark is a funny guy!
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