Earthquake Future Holds No Simple Answers
A personal investigation into the hazards of living in the Mission.
Tag Archives: earthquake
Gilding the Hero Hydrant, Once Again
We love the smell of spray paint at 6 in the morning.
Potassium Iodide Craze Goes Local
It's sold out everywhere. But never fear; there are plenty of other, more sensible things you can take....
When to Ignore the Glass in Someone’s Head
"Our safety word is "Run!" he says. NERT Disaster Training, Parts 5 and 6. En Español
NERT Disaster Training, Part 4: Searches, Rescue, Axes.
“Bag 'em” means 'Give him some air.' Not 'Put him in a body bag.'" En Español
NERT Disaster Training, Part 3: Triage
Inside, the talk is of getting into character. Certain victims are instructed to pant heavily, others to respond nonsensically to questions. Those sorted into the "yellow" category are given this motivation: “You’re noisemakers. You’re basically...
NERT Disaster Training, Part 2: Gas, Fires, Rescues
Class 1 was filled with promises of hard hats and reflective vests. Class 2 is all business. En Español
General Hospital Update: Rats, No Helipad
“I just want to settle one thing right now,” says Jeff Critchfield, Chief of Staff. “Will this project include a helipad? There is no plan for a helipad." En Español
