Good Advice is Forever

Next Thursday, October 19th, is the International Great ShakeOut--an event designed to focus on earthquake safety awareness.  Organizations can register to participate and be counted at the ShakeOut web page, here.

As I looked at the materials presented to discuss earthquake safety, like this,

there was a ring of familiarity with the advice "Duck and Cover."  It reminded me of safety talks I'd heard in elementary school in the 1960s.

I was happy that earthquake safety was receiving such attention, but I was even happier that the life-altering reason for the "Duck and Cover" of my childhood seemed to be less of a concern in this century.  Let's hope it stays that way!

Times change. Threats evolve. But good advice is forever.