Quake Kit isn’t afraid to delve into the less-pretty areas of preparedness and dealing with human waste in an emergency is no exception! Earthquakes will often make using the facilities impossible. Because of this we’re … More
It’s that time of year again! Time to get – as the kids say – ‘shook.’ (I’m sure they’re talking about earthquakes… right?) The Great Shake Out is an international earthquake drill, practiced by millions … More
How to Choose: Dynamo or Batteries for Your Earthquake Kit? When it comes to dynamo (hand crank) radios and flashlights, opinions are often split. There are diehard enthusiasts who believe storing alkaline batteries for an … More
You know those moments where you learn something you really should have known already? The ‘what?… oh!’ moments that make you slap your forehead? Well, I had one of those this week – two if … More
What are we talking about when we mention “The Triangle of Life?” No, not a reflective triangle, or Canada health food pyramid. It’s not even the little plastic triangle that stops the pizza lid from … More
Up and down the coast of Oregon and Washington USA there are forests that appear only at low tide. They rise from the waves in eerie silence, each tree a crumbling reminder of its former … More
The deep seismic shifting of the earth can cause many strange phenomena. Rolling roadways, liquified soil, and anxious animals are only the tip of the iceberg. Earthquake lights are perhaps one of the rarest and … More
Can Animals Predict Earthquakes? Has Fido been acting feisty lately? Is Miss Snuffles hiding under the bed when she’s usually so social? Perhaps hoards of toads, rats, and snakes are heading for high ground through … More
We talk a lot about what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of an earthquake, but what about your property? We’ve all heard of earthquake insurance, a great … More
Did you know that the world does not always spin at a uniform pace? I didn’t – and I can’t help feel betrayed by my clocks. The difference is not one most people notice, slightly … More
There is no silver lining to a natural disaster, other than the celebration of the lives that were spared. The lessons to be learned are difficult and often buried deeply underneath the tragic weight of … More
