Studio Protector Blog
Tip of the Month
Written by: Saturday, January 01, 2011
January 17th was the seventh anniversary of the Northridge, California earthquake, and devastating earthquakes last year in Haiti and Chile remind us that an earthquake can happen any time. Even if you do not live in a seismic zone, there is still a possibility that you could be visiting one when an earthquake strikes. If you are remember to:
Drop- don't run, you are likely to injure yourself trying to run while the earth is shaking. If you are inside, do not run outside where you may be hit by falling debris. Stay where you are.
Cover - get under a a table or other sturdy piece of furniture or a structure that will protect you from falling objects.
Hold On - to a table leg and ride out the shaking.
The Studio Protector Wall Guide and Online Guides contain tips for sheltering in place in the Disaster Warning sections. Be sure to view the video from My Safe LA titled Drop, Cover, Hold On.
Remember that California is not the only seismic zone in the United States. Experts warn that we are overdue for a major earthquake on the New Madrid fault that passes through Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee - and other fault lines crisscross the country. The "Safeguarding" section of the Studio Protector Online Guide lists resources for retrofitting your studio and home to make them safer in the event of an earthquake.
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