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tekirdag
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| I sleep fully dressed with my boots on, just in case I have to run |
Uncomfortable. 
At least wait for the shaking to stop before running. And beware of the apartment stairs. They often fail during quakes.
As we are on the topic, anyone know earthquake DOs/DONTs for Turkey?
Don't run down the stairs immediately.
Don't stand next to bookcases.
Turn off the gas supply to your flat.
Protect your head from falling things.
I have heard Turks say not to stand in the doorways. Is this true? |
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ImanH
Joined: 16 Oct 2004
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Location: Istanbul
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| I have heard Turks say not to stand in the doorways. Is this true? |
I think it depends on the doorway, Tekirdag. The general idea is that these are supposed to be safe as they are reinforced, but it depends on the construction of the building and if it's an internal door in a flimsy wall then it probably is the worst place to stand. I think the general rule is to get under something like a sturdy desk. They also do say immediately open the door to your escape route as there is a tendency for door frames to buckle.
This is the redcross site with some basic information.
informationhttp://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_583_,00.html
This is what the FCO says about the Izmir quakes.
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| On 17 October 2005, three earthquakes measuring 5.6, 5.7 and 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Izmir. Minor structural damage was reported, with 6 people sustaining injuries. On 21 October 2005 an earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Izmir. Minor structural damage was reported with 19 people sustaining injuries. Also on 21 October 2005 the seismic Observatory in the district advised residents of Izmir that serious seismic activity in the region will continue for some time. |
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