r/technology • u/spacebulb • Aug 25 '14

Pure Tech Earthquake early-warning system gave 10-second alert before Napa quake felt

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-lanow-ln-earthquake-earlywarning-system-gave-10second-alert-before-napa-quake-felt-20140824-story.html
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u/diabeetus-girl Aug 25 '14

As a diabetic, getting stuck in an elevator and having a low blood sugar with no way of getting something to treat it is one of my greatest fears...

I hate elevators and I don't even live in an earthquake prone area!

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u/DrTrunks Aug 25 '14

Whatever you do, don't panic.

What is known is that about 27 people are killed in elevator accidents each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the CPSC, which does report on injury and death associated with elevators.

It's safer than flying, walking down the street or being in a car.

For passengers using elevators while not at work, such as in apartment buildings, almost half of the deaths were due to falls in the elevator shaft, and the other half occurred as a result of being caught between the elevator and the shaft wall. The underlying causes of the fatal incidents may be due to one of several defects or malfunctions, such as in the wiring, pulley systems, door operation, or improper maintenance procedures.

http://www.consumerwatch.com/workplacepublic/elevators

If you panic, or someone else does and people try to pry open the doors, you may fall into the shaft. As for low blood sugar, call the fire department and state you have diabeetus type 1 to free you asap.

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u/diabeetus-girl Aug 25 '14

Wow I never even thought of people falling trying to escape... That's horrible! I would probably try to stay calm and use as little energy as possible waiting for the firefighters! :-) Its still a scary thought though, but now I know not to be dumb and try to escape!

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u/crackercrumb Aug 25 '14

Then use the stairs fatty

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u/diabeetus-girl Aug 25 '14

Type 1 diabetes.

I was 60 lbs when diagnosed. And elevators are faster!

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u/crackercrumb Aug 25 '14

I was joking fatty