Well I don't feel sorry for you because running through the hall in an earthquake is pretty stupid.
I just went through a 7.1 mag earthquake at 10km deep occuring at 4:30AM in the morning. I woke up to what felt like the house was going to fall down. The power went out, furniture flew around everywhere, and as you ran through the hall you were thrown about. In fact, the ground looked as if it was rippling.
We were going to get under the table.
That's just as unintelligent as sitting on your beds, hoping not to get crushed. You stand in a doorway during an earthquake and brace yourself on the sides of it. Also, which country are you in?
Actually, that's a much worse alternative. Not all doorways can be used for that method-- many tend to crack and collapse. When your a family of 5 with a 3 year old and a 6 year old your best bet us to get under a solid oak table. Don't pretend you have any idea what it's like, you think you'll know what to do but when it happens you won't know what's hit you.For reference, people now recommend you get into a place where rubble can fall and cause a crawl space for you to get out.
* DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. * Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture. * Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place. * Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, loadbearing doorway. * Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave. * Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on. * DO NOT use the elevators.
Hugums had gas.Terrible, terrible gas.
Someone hang swords above their bed and go live in a frequent-earthquake area.
