:roflmao: 
I would require at least a 6 pack of stout, and at least a pouch of Drum to make it even worthwhile to wake up to a Rescue, Taiwan style.
So did everyone reach for their survival pack last night?
I was at my desk. I stood and tried to reach the pack under my bed but ended up faling down and hurting my leg. 
So let’s say there’s an earthquake in the middle of the night, and I’ve got my trusty survival pack out from under my bed and put on my motorcycle helmet, where in my apartment should I take shelter? Should I crawl under my bed? stand in a corner? next to the window? or run to the center of the building? 
When I was a kid growing up in California, they taught us to stand in a door frame in the event of an earthquake (or to get under the desk if at school). No idea of this wisdom still applies.
If my door frame cracks, I’ll have a bunch of termites on my head. 
Come to think of it, I wouldn’t trust my doorframe.
I was also thinking that, in order to make my escape, I have to go through a tight hallway, between the bookshelf and two cupboards filled with plates, glasses, knicknacks, cans of bean, rice, cereal boxes, cans of tuna and veggies and whatchamacallits… I’m always worried in case of earthquake, these cupboards may fall and flatten the dog -slower- or one of the cats -if not fast enough. Seriously, I should start worrying about myself…
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An earthquake survival pack needs to include a landmass conveniently distant from fault lines. Or a helicopter.
Thanks, I’ll put a small bag of soil in mine. 
Everyone in my company just received this in their email. Thought I’d share it here.
ready.gov/america/getakit/kit-print.html
I think I’ll survive without the children’s puzzles.
It appears that the link is not working. Here’s the full text:
When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it’s best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.
Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
□ Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
□ Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
□ Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
□ Flashlight and extra batteries
□ First aid kit
□ Whistle to signal for help
□ Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
□ Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
□ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
□ Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
□ Local maps
□ Cell phone with chargers
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
□ Prescription medications and glasses
□ Infant formula and diapers
□ Pet food and extra water for your pet
□ Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
□ Cash or traveler’s checks and change
□ Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information from ready.gov
□ Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.
□ Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.
□ Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
□ Fire Extinguisher
□ Matches in a waterproof container
□ Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
□ Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
□ Paper and pencil
□ Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Survival knife
Flint and tinder
External hard drive with all your important files backed up on it
Would a NOAA weather radio be of any use at all in Taiwan? Just curious.
I’ve been thinking about buying a few two-way radios. Everyone uses cell phones during emergencies, so most calls don’t go through. From what I understand, emergency personnel use two-ways. Perhaps you could pick up on their frequencies to get news.
Any owners out there?
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