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Mixed messages for earthquakes

In anticipation of the “big one” supposedly due to hit within the next 50 years, who are we to believe?

In anticipation of the “big one” supposedly due to hit within the next 50 years, who are we to believe?

Last I heard, standing in a door frame was debunked, that having been a longstanding protection recommendation.

Nowadays, an opinion gap persists concerning what should be done if you are caught in an earthquake.

One side tells us to get outside. The other, recently: drop, cover, hold on.

A picture that appeared in a local paper showed folk inside a building and under a table with fold-up legs.

Appeared to me to be a cover I’d not consider if I had a choice.

Don Wilkes

Langford