Five Ways to Survive Any Disaster
Interview: Survival researcher Amanda Ripley explains how to get through the next
earthquake/hurricane/plane crash/terrorist attack.
By Jen Phillips
June 9, 2008
Disaster survival tips:
1. Learn how to text message. Oftentimes, as in Katrina, text messages will go through
when cell phone calls won't.
2. Expect smoke. If you're in an airplane, know how many rows are between you and the
exits. If you're at home, know your way to the door without the lights on. Most fire deaths
are due to smoke.
3. Get to know your neighbors. They may be your key to survival. The stronger your
community is, the better equipped you will be to survive a disaster.
4. Practice. Many people who survived the WTC attacks knew where the staircases were
because they did lots of fire drills. Children especially should know where to go in case of
emergency, and walk that route until they are familiar with it.
5. Lose weight. Overweight people often are less able to move quickly in escape situations
that call for speed.
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