Earthquake: Christchurch 2011/Taking Action

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Before an Earthquake
Advice from GNS Science

Advice from New Zealand Earthquake Commission

When the shaking begins
Advice from GNS Science

Advice from New Zealand Earthquake Commission

The triangle of life controversy
Most agencies advise "drop, cover and hold on" during an earthquake. Doug Copp is the author of an email that is being sent around the world. He tells people "directly opposite of what we've been taught". He says that "Most everyone who simply "ducks and covers" WHEN BUILDINGS COLLAPSE are crushed to death. People who get under objects, like desks or cars, are crushed." This is confusing. If you are trying to make up your mind, make sure you decide whether the information source is trustworthy or not.

Earthquake solutions (private earthquake consultant) Triangle of Life

Earthquake Country Alliance (scientists and engineers; non-profit organization and business leaders; community groups and activists in the state of California, USA) [http://earthquakecountry.info/dropcoverholdon/ Protect Yourself During an Earthquake... Drop, Cover, and Hold On!]

Above Top Secret ("the largest and most popular web site for "alternative" topics") Survival Tactics and Supplies

Wikipedia Triangle of Life

When the shaking stops
Advice from GNS Science

Advice from New Zealand Earthquake Commission

Civil Defence
NZ Civil Defence