The American Red Cross had become aware of a challenge to the earthquake safety advice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On." This is according to information from Mr. Doug Copp, the Rescue Chief and Disaster Manager of American Rescue Team International (a private company not affiliated with the U.S. Government or other agency.) He says that going underneath objects during an earthquake (as in children being told to get under their desks at school) is very dangerous, and fatal should the building collapse in a strong earthquake. These recommendations are inaccurate for application in the United States and inconsistent with information developed through earthquake research.
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