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Posted: 6/5/2008 2:17:16 PM EDT
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I say the real threat is Zombies. I would buy weapons and ammo. Due to the nature of things "walking off" at work, and the fact that you have been trusted to handle this, I believe they should be in your custody at all times and regularly operated to ensure thier state of readiness.
Now go out and buy a nice gun safe for your family room. You'll want to take care of all the toys in your care that the workplace has trusted you with. 
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Posted: 6/5/2008 2:18:59 PM EDT
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Crow Bar! 36", 48" and some smaller 'cats foot' tools.
Hammer, nails, spikes. Chem lights: you will almost certainly be working in the dark. Dust masks. Face masks. And LOTS of 'artificial tears,' to get the dust out of your eyes. Safety helmets. Work gloves. 1 or 2 REEELY BIG hammers. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 2:19:22 PM EDT
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Prybar, hammer, and some rope. Since your only on the second floor. Make sure there is plenty of rope to reach the ground
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Posted: 6/5/2008 2:19:47 PM EDT
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Running shoes. You should always be wearing them.
When it starts to shake, get the fuck out. Don't screw around grabbing the water and food. Just get the fuck out before the building comes down. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 2:21:28 PM EDT
[#5]
Cash
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Posted: 6/5/2008 2:21:53 PM EDT
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Duct tape for windows? Bracing something is not work for amateurs; if something needs it, you'd probably be better off just getting out and waiting for someone who knows how rather than trying to do it with a bunch of office workers.
Maybe a couple of those escape ladders than can be hooked to window-ledges and used to climb down if there was a blockage of the stairway. If you need to break through something, there's a tool called the FUBAR that will most likely do the job. But, again, it's probably best just to GTFO with your coworkers. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 2:22:15 PM EDT
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The most urgent matter is being able to shut off gas, electricity, water, and/or power in case the immediate effects of the quake have caused a dangerous situation. Make sure you have access to the shutoffs, and any tools that are required. It's possible to have a quake trigger a landslide, flood, electrical hazard, and fire all at the same time.
Other things that come immediately to mind are a flashlight and a cow bar or three. A big ass hammer. Knife. Maybe things like pliers, screwdriver, socket set. Tagged for interest. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 2:38:50 PM EDT
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Leave to a Californian  He said what I said you need light and you need tools to shut off stuff if necessary. Box of chemlights too. A roster of all employees for each department head to check off their people and report that up to you. And maybe a few radios so folks can listen to the news which may reduce or increase panic but info usually reduces panic. Get a special set up and assign special chores to the hot women of the company so that they have to report in to you and then you can sequester them in your special areas. Duct tape may be necessary. Probably wouldn't hurt to have some flexicuffs head wounds can cause folks to flip out so can stress. both are by products of earthquakes. If you guys are a very rich company get yourself: Your own fire engine Machine guns to keep the peace plastic sheeting crisco Enough MREs for you to trade for favors lots of bullets for machine guns If you are a poor company 7-11 has some of those 4 dollar flashlights that don't work. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 3:57:48 PM EDT
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knee pads and elbow pads, goggles I took an EQ centered Urban SAR course for work and you can expect to spend a lot of time crawling around in debris If you knew the proper markings sharpies/chalk for marking rooms you've cleared. first aid kit with emphasis on stopping bleeding and immobilizing skeletal injuries for evacuation by less than expert helpers. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 3:59:04 PM EDT
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Underfolding stock AK-47.
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Posted: 6/5/2008 4:02:58 PM EDT
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WRONG WRONG WRONG - Unless the building is a total disaster, and IIRC most in the PNW have at least some EQ resistance built in, all running outside will do is let you be in the way of falling debris or scared drivers. Wait for things to calm down and then evacuate orderly. Being in the streets in a major shtf is going to be an exercise in futility. Unless the building is actually in real danger of collapse, you're better off staying in the shelter with supplies. You sure as shit aren't going to be able to drive home with the other hundreds of thousands trying to drive with no traffic lights debris in the streets. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 4:05:40 PM EDT
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After an earthquake, the first 3 things to worry about are
Natural gas leaks Electrical faults Structural failure (especially GLASS). So: Be ready to turn off the gas; Be ready to shut off the electricity; Be ready to wade through glass & other debris. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 4:07:43 PM EDT
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I'd have some kind of pipe wrench in that kit. A cold chisel might come in handy too.
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Posted: 6/5/2008 4:30:54 PM EDT
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The Earthquake Survival Test
Don't know about the kit, but I would want a long-lasting flashlight in my pocket, and a noise-maker, like whistle or airhorn. If I'm alive under rubble, I don't want to rely on dogs sniffing for me; I want to let people know I'm there, either by flashing a light or making a lot of noise. For a kit, I would think a rock-climber helmet could come in handy. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 5:09:15 PM EDT
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A Shovel may be handy
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Posted: 6/5/2008 5:28:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/5/2008 5:34:10 PM EDT
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Maybe a Halligan tool........ and IIRC, they make a rescue tool that has a fitting for shutting off gas services.
Let me see if I can find it. ETA: Here is a website with some similar ideas. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 5:40:31 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/5/2008 6:44:47 PM EDT
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Since the company is footing the bill, I'd order a big box of Photon Micro-Lights (available in bulk quantities from the manufacturer here), and give one to every employee to put on his/her keyring. Even if the office area is full of windows, the hallways, stairways, restrooms, underground parking, closets, utility rooms, etc. could be mighty dark after the power goes out - and it'll be dark just about everywhere if the emergency occurs much after sunset.
 I'd also look into buying a few cell phone battery chargers - the kind that operate off a couple of AA cells - along with a good-sized package of Energizer Lithium AA cells. (Another alternative is to buy a spare cell phone battery, but each employee will have to do that for him/self, due to the variety of battery types). Keep it in your desk - Once charged, it'll hold a charge for a long time. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 6:54:44 PM EDT
[#20]
Condoms.
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Posted: 6/5/2008 7:06:01 PM EDT
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I'm the assistant disaster coordinator for my +350 person DoD command.
The folks here mean to help but very few of them will be professionals. The survival forum would have a higher percentage of them. There is some good advice above but seek out the professionals. Personally I went to the local Red Cross for advice on food, water, and comfort items. They've got experts in the care and feeding of victims of a disaster. They gave me figures which I ran into a spread sheet that allowed my boss ($$$) to determine how many days or dollars he wanted to spend and how many food, water, soap, shampoo, and toilet paper days to purchase. He picked 1800 people days figuring that the first day we might have a full 350 man crew and afterwards some people would go home and others would return (unprepared) with their families. Those people are actually welcomed back as we're going to need people to continue our 7x24 mission serving the military. For tools I went to the local fire departments - both the civilian ones off base and to the near-by Air Force bases "crash and salvage" group. They gave us advice on boots, gloves, overalls, helmets, flashlights and portable lighting, and rescue tools like 8' long pry bars, crow bars, and cutting torches (our building is made with steel beams). Our budget fell short on the cutting torch but we ended up with equipment for a team of 20 men - tool belts, water bladder, helmets, and walkie talkies - the works. We bought an 8x20 foot trailer to use as a shelter and headquarters figuring that if it was a big one we'd just tip the thing up right and carry on. All the tools and lots of the junk is stored inside. The food and water pallets are just too big to fit inside and the MREs need to be kept cool so their kept in two different locations in two different warehouse areas. About half of our military guys and gals are single so they'd likely stay in place for the duration and once they'd stablized our command would likely be called out to assist the civil community. We have cots for about 50 people now (dang they take up a bunch of space) and we plan on getting more each year. We're looking at disposable sleeping bags too. We have a series of disaster plans and review them periodically and we plan to rotate the food and water as it expires. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 7:44:08 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/5/2008 9:23:14 PM EDT
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Yep - Dumpster Baby for the win. |
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Posted: 6/5/2008 9:32:48 PM EDT
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On a practical note, have a whole bunch of flashlights. My office has lost power 3 times in the past two weeks. Finding your way to the washroom is a lot easier with a flashlight.
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Posted: 6/6/2008 2:06:10 AM EDT
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Exploding shovel? |
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Posted: 6/6/2008 11:37:53 AM EDT
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This is great stuff. Thanks to all for the serious, and um, the other. Paul, thanks a lot for everything - those are some really good leads.
As always, y'all rock. ETA: Page 2! |
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