Circulating email. "Think again" about the current circulating email that recommends the "triangle of life" method of dropping next to a larger object such as a table, couch, bed, car, etc., rather than dropping under such an object to cover and hold. The reason "drop, cover and hold on" works better in developed countries is because most of our building structures do not collapse.
From California Earthquake Country Alliance website. "OFFICIAL RESCUE TEAMS from the U.S. and other countries who have searched for trapped people in collapsed structures around the world, as well as emergency managers, researchers, and school safety advocates, all agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. Methods like standing in a doorway, running outside, and "triangle of life" method are considered dangerous and are not recommended. ....every unsecured object around you could topple, fall, or become airborne, potentially causing serious injury. This is why you must learn to immediately protect yourself after the first jolt... don't wait to see if the earthquake shaking will be strong!" See the website for more detail.
Posted by Kathy Meeh
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