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Asteroid Preparedness Kit
Okay, it looks like there’s a 1 in 45,000 chance that an asteroid will impact the earth on Sunday, April 13 2036. That’s just more than 29 years away - and people are pissed that the UN doesn’t have a solid action plan yet. According to this NZ web site - here’s the plan they would recommend:
Before a Meteor Shower Occurs
- Develop a Household Emergency Plan and have emergency survival items so that you can cope on your own for at least three days.
- Discover whether there are volcanic, Tsunami or earthquake hazards that may likely affect you as secondary effects of an asteroid impact.
During a Meteor Shower
- Move no more than a few steps to a safe place, drop, cover, and hold on.
- If you are near the coast, drop, cover and hold during an impact, and then move immediately to higher ground when the shaking stops.
- Stay indoors with your pets as much as possible.
- Take your Survival Kit with you if you have to leave. Turn electricity and gas off at the mains.
- Don’t go sightseeing.
- Don’t leave home unless advised to by Civil Defence.
After a Meteor Shower
- Expect the possibility of further secondary disasters (such as earthquakes and tsunamis) and help those around you if you can
- Report injuries or fires to the emergency services.
- Listen to the radio for advice and information.
Just doing my part to get you prepared!
-Mark
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