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jamred555 t1_ity80nr wrote

Reply to comment by Sparkykun in How Google Alerted Californians to an Earthquake Before It Hit by max-venum

No, you don't want to evacuate the building, you're less likely to be injured if you stay where you are and protect yourself from flying objects.

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My-Left-Plate t1_ityduxr wrote

That’s in a city what if I have a big backyard shouldn’t I just go outside?

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jamred555 t1_ityiroh wrote

Sure if you're right by the door, but it may be difficult to walk if the earthquake is significant. And watch out for glass windows

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Source: expert advice I've heard, earthquake drills, common sense

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