what should i do in an earthquake? stay inside or go down 1 flight of stairs?

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lasdkj

i live in the second floor apartment.
if there was a megaquake of 8.0 or greater, would it be best to stay inside, or run down 1 flight of stairs asap?

the stairs end in an open area, so it would be safe there.
but would going down the stairs be too risky?
thanks

Answer
I'd go into an open area.


What to Do During an Earthquake
Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and if you are indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.

If indoors
â¢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 isnât a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
â¢Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.
â¢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.
â¢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.
â¢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.
â¢Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
â¢DO NOT use the elevators.
If outdoors
â¢Stay there.
â¢Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.
â¢Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits and alongside exterior walls. Many of the 120 fatalities from the 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.
If in a moving vehicle
â¢Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
â¢Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.
If trapped under debris
â¢Do not light a match.
â¢Do not move about or kick up dust.
â¢Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
â¢Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.

why do people go to beaches?

jimmyjohns

I go to school in alabama and can't seem to figure out why people like going to the beach so much. For one, the sand is hot, there's not alot to do on a beach, sand gets all over your clothes and in your car.

I think i'd have more fun outdoors in idaho and in the rivers there. But everyone seems to love the beach. I can understand spring break and going to the beach and drinking, but why during the rest of the year?

Anyone wanna explain this to me? Maybe i've lived a sheltered life

Answer
I can see why people go to beaches in like Hawaii but here in the U.S I don't know why because the water is nasty.
But a lot of people like to surf, swim, play vollyball and hang with their friends.
The beach probably just isn't your style.

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