tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post2417822451145930513..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Preparing for Earthquakes and TsunamisFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-74532997597341096212011-03-14T14:36:39.609-07:002011-03-14T14:36:39.609-07:00I would caution against the "run outside"...I would caution against the "run outside" advise. I was in a quake (7.2) and the only people I knew that got hurt, it was because they were trying to get outside. One broke her ankle on the front stairs, when she would have been perfectly fine sitting on her couch.<br /><br />If you think the building could collapse and kill you in a quake, you should probably not be in there, and certainly don't live there!<br /><br />I also question the use of a vehicle to escape the tsunami. You shouldn't need a tank and a half to get to safety, and roads will probably be congested (assuming needed bridges and overpasses are still up). Best to have a back up plan to the car option.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-76228413933007697402011-03-14T12:36:47.012-07:002011-03-14T12:36:47.012-07:00Don't live where a tsunami could hit.
People ...Don't live where a tsunami could hit.<br /><br />People who didn't literally run for their lives died - not even time to grab your 'go bag' before the water hit.<br /><br />Similarly, don't live next to railroad tracks - you can't outrun the cloud of chlorine gas from the derailed tank car!Bill in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183010395531193508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-18295978674304954542011-03-14T07:37:32.806-07:002011-03-14T07:37:32.806-07:00Thanks FerFAL. As you know, I've started a thr...Thanks FerFAL. As you know, I've started a thread on the forum. But briefly, I'm in a small town in northern Saitama, about a couple of hours outside Tokyo. Today there were supposed to be rolling blackouts but none occurred. I'm going to ask around to see if this was the general case or if my neighborhood just happened to be lucky.SiriusBlacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-12401108035141971222011-03-13T18:12:00.951-07:002011-03-13T18:12:00.951-07:00SiriusBlack, where are you located? Everything and...SiriusBlack, where are you located? Everything and anything you could tell us, as well as your general impressions of what went down would be much appreciated!<br />FerFALFerFALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-55412834653981921352011-03-13T16:16:06.366-07:002011-03-13T16:16:06.366-07:00Closing of expressways confirmed -- not all, but c...Closing of expressways confirmed -- not all, but certain expressways in certain directions. Traffic congestion reported "exceptionally heavy" in the Tokyo-bound direction right now (Monday morning). Authorities warning of "strong possibility" of another major earthquake in the next three days.SiriusBlacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-41377897942661581652011-03-13T15:54:41.014-07:002011-03-13T15:54:41.014-07:00Last night was watching Wolf Blitzer interview an ...Last night was watching Wolf Blitzer interview an American journalist in Japan and the journalist mentioned that everyone in Japan keeps what he called a "Go Bag" which they can grab in case of emergency. I doubt everyone carries one, but it was an interesting comment to hear on mainstream news!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632376443519928670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-71939281956398552052011-03-13T10:43:54.378-07:002011-03-13T10:43:54.378-07:00Situation calm on the outskirts of Tokyo. No gasol...Situation calm on the outskirts of Tokyo. No gasoline in the gas stations, food running out at the supermarkets (plenty of vegetables and rice, no bread, massive run on instant noodles). Rolling brownouts announced on TV, starting tomorrow -- power out for three hours every day. Trains running normally here but many stoppages in Tokyo. I've heard of some expressways shut but can't confirm.SiriusBlacknoreply@blogger.com