don’t panic!

31/10/2007

It was only a 5.6 earthquake. The epicenter was like, 9 miles NE of San Jose. Nothing fell of the walls or rumbled. No cracks on buildings or pendulating chandeliers.

In fact, KF and I felt nothing. At the time of the quake, we were trotting back to the car after a lovely udon at Kuishinbo. We heard it on the news, by which time it was over. Didn’t feel no aftershocks either.

So just in case you were wondering, here’re some earthquake safety tips:

Drop, cover and hold on! Drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy table and hold on firmly. If you can’t find a table, you should move to a clear side of a wall away from tall shelves or hanging thingeymajigs and just sit at the corner until it’s over.
If you’re outside, drop to the ground and get to someplace out in the open where nothing can fall on you. Get away from power lines, wires, etc.
If you’re in a car, drive to the side of the road and stop. Do not get out of the car until it stops.
Check for injuries straight after.

Here are more steps to earthquake safety.