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The August issue of Popular Mechanics is all about survival. While much of the content is available only for subscribers, PM provides some key tidbits free via the web. Here’s a sample from 18 Extra Crisis Tips:
Tornado
- Head to your basement. If your home doesn’t have one, go to a storm shelter or a neighbor’s basement or, at the very least, the lowest floor of your structure. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible, and avoid corners, windows and doors.
- Get under a sturdy table and protect your head and neck with your arms.
- Do not open windows.
- Make sure you are dressed and have shoes on. It may be hard to find such things after the storm, and you will have to walk through debris.
- If you’re in your car, get out and seek shelter. Do not get under an overpass or bridge; you’re safer in a low, flat location.
See also:
- Quiz: Are You Ready for Disaster?
- Emergency Rations Aren’t as Gross as You Thought: Taste Test (does looking gross count?)
- How to Safely Install a Power Generator: Video
- Portraits of Survival from Tornado-Torn Kansas: Audio Slideshow
If that’s not enough for you, it’s apparently $12 for a one-year subscription.
Comments (2)
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I love sites like this one. In my opinion, 2 of the most important things to do in a crisis is 1 stay calm (this is possible in any situation), and 2 form a plan of action. I learned this and other ideas when in the USMC. I have put out 2 apartment fires before the fire department arrived because i stayed calm. 1 of them was a neighbor, she came yelling at me to help, we entered the apartment and the entire wall where the fireplace was located was on fire. First job, calm her down, advise her to call 911/fire dept. Then i simply asked where the pots and pans where. I got the largest on, filled it with water and went to work. About 5 trips and the fire was out although therre were embers. I let the proffessionals take it from there. The second time was very similar but it was my apartment. Same results. I also was in a situation where I underestimated the temp. we would endure one night camping. It was 18 degrees with a wind chill of -8 degrees. Although I was freezing, i found a rocky area. Cut small trees to build a barrier from the wind and built a fire. I knew the rocky area would maintain the heat longer than dirt. I slept comfortably with a shirt, a good jacket, and pants and shoes. All modesty aside, remember this, bravery doesn’t mean your not scared, it means you are scared but tackle the problem head on. I suggest watching “bear Brills” on Discovery channel. This guy knows his stuff!
posted by John Brown on 7-25-2007 at 1:10 pm
Hey Flossers, sorry about the typos. HA ha.
posted by John Brown on 7-25-2007 at 1:13 pm