On Mon, 23 May 2011 09:45:55 -0700, Annette Taylor wrote: >We have an earthquake kit at home. All the recommended stuf and >some that we bought from the redcross, including car kits we have in >each vehicle. We keep the big kit it in the back yard in a sturdy >rubbermade plastic container. Our yard is very small. It's quite near >the house. > >Now here is my fear: the house collapses and buries the earthquake >kit...then what?
Well, if you're inside the house when it collapses, the point become moot (yes, I know moot means "subject to debate" and not irrelevant as implied here but hey don't you have some papers to grade?). If you're outside of the house, check to see if there are people ascending to heaven, in which case, if you're earthbound, you're SOL. If there are no ascending figures, well, it'll just be another day in paradise, eh? :-) >Well, in the case of zombies at least it will be accessible. But, y'know, a little zombie repellent would be helpful, such as: http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/zombies/9dc9/ If you're a member of NRA, then you probably have the zombie repellent issue covered. For folks who aren't members of NRA, see any of the Resident Evil movies for effective zombie repellents and how to use them. >Annette > >ps: that reminds, I should check the batteries in the radio; but the >flashlight has a hand crank ;) You should check out the following: http://www.amazon.com/American-ARCFR160R-Microlink-Self-Powered-Flashlight/dp/B001QTXKCE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306174825&sr=8-1 It's Red Cross approved, is powered by battery, a small solar panel, and a hand crack and has a flash light, radio and can power a cell phone (USB connection). I have one as well as some other emergency supplies. I'm less worried about terrorist attacks then other events in NYC. For example, I've lived through the major blackouts (i.e., 1965, 1977, and 2003) and several minor blackouts. So when the Zombie Apocalypse comes, I think most New Yorkers will be able to take it in stride even though Mayor Mike Bloomberg doesn't condone the use of zombie repellent. ;-) -Mike Palij New York University [email protected] P.S. For more info on the NYC blackouts see Wikipedia (yadda-yadda): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_blackout_of_1977 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Blackout_of_1965 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Blackout_of_2003 --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=10714 or send a blank email to leave-10714-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
