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The most important thing to do is to remain calm. If you are inside a building stand in a corner or under an interior doorway, or under sturdy desk or table. Engineers actually approve of the idea of standing in an interior doorway- it is not just a myth. Avoid windows, fireplaces, large mirrors, and tall furniture. Stay clear of heavy machinery that may fall over. Do not get into an elevator. If you are outdoors, or near an exit move away from buildings and power lines that may fall. As long as your are in a structurally sound building, it is probably better to stay inside. If you are in an automobile stop in an open area away from overpasses and power lines. When driving, the shake of an earthquake will often feel like something is wrong with the car and may not be apparent. Stay away from beaches.
Immediately afterwards, be cautious about possible broken power lines and gas lines, and check to see if people are okay. Do not use the phone unless it is an emergency because if they are working, the lines will be jammed and need to be left open for emergency calls. Turn off the utilities like water, gas, and power to buildings if there is any chance of damage.
If you live in an earthquake prone area these are some easy things you can do to make your home more earthquake proof:
1. Find out if your homeowner's insurance covers earthquakes.
2. Be familiar with how to turn off your natural gas, water, and electric utilities. Consider installing an "earthquake valve" on your natural gas line. This type of valve shuts off automatically if there is shaking. It could prevent your house from burning down. Here are a few:
http://www.earthquakestore.com/gas_shut_...
3. Brace your water heater with at least two metal straps tied to a major wood stud or anchored to a concrete wall. The straps should be anchored with a wide angle extending laterally about two feet on each side of the water heater, if possible.
4. Install child-proof type latches on your overhead kitchen cabinets and other cabinets where things might fall out.
5. Anchor the top of tall furniture to a wall using a strap and anchor, or an angle bracket secured to a stud in the wall. Hanging pictures should be hung from hooks secured into studs.
Move chandeliers, tall bookshelves, and large mirrors away from beds. By the time a sleeping occupant has realized the earthquake is happening the hazard may have already fallen on the bed.
6. If you have an antenna attached to a masonry chimney, move it. Masonry chimneys should be checked and tuck-pointed if the mortar has begun to deteriorate. Be aware that masonry chimneys are very likely to shake apart in an earthquake.
Preparedness:
1. Be prepared to live without power and water for at least 72 hours. The water heater and toilet tank will supply up to 45 gallons of water if they are not damaged. Having a water purifying filter on hand is always a good idea. These camping type filters are the ones I recommend but either water purification tablets or those household water filtering kits are suitable:
http://www.rei.com/online/store/search?n...
2. Have a battery operated radio on hand, or even one of those self-powering crank units.
3. Flashlights and batteries are essential.
4. Don't expect the telephone, either land or cellular to work. If they are working, avoid using them except for emergencies as they will be overloaded.
5. Be prepared to live outdoors, preferably in a tent while there is risk of an aftershock. If your house is damaged seriously it may not be safe to re-enter.
6. Have a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on hand.
7. Have a family plan, and plan ahead who will be responsible for helping elderly or children out of the house and the route. Know your neighborhood and the skills of your neighbors. If there are doctors or other emergency personnel in the area know how to contact them. If your family is spread out, have someone out of the area for everyone to check in with. Long distance calls will be easier than local calls.
8. Make some plans for your pets. Many pets get confused during earthquakes and get lost.
9. Keep a small camp stove handy, or at least some canned food and a manual can opener. Eat the food in your refrigerator first, then the food in the freezer. An unopened freezer will last about 3 days.
10. Apply the same concepts to your workplace. Know how you will contact the rest of your family if at work. Many emergency personnel have their entire family carry a small CB-radio because they realize they would not be able to function properly if they were uncertain about the status of their family.
11. Stay off the roads unless it is an emergency. Try to leave roads open for emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks.
If you want to read more about earthquake preparation buy or check out a copy of this book:
Yanev, Peter I. , 1991, Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country: How to Save Your Home and Life. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. 218 pp. ISBN: 0877017719
(at this moment there are 18 copies available used on Amazon.com starting at $4.25. I am sure other booksellers will have this book as well)
The most important thing to do is to remain calm. If you are inside a building stand in a corner or under an interior doorway, or under sturdy desk or table. Engineers actually approve of the idea of standing in an interior doorway- it is not just a myth. Avoid windows, fireplaces, large mirrors, and tall furniture. Stay clear of heavy machinery that may fall over. Do not get into an elevator. If you are outdoors, or near an exit move away from buildings and power lines that may fall. As long as your are in a structurally sound building, it is probably better to stay inside. If you are in an automobile stop in an open area away from overpasses and power lines. When driving, the shake of an earthquake will often feel like something is wrong with the car and may not be apparent. Stay away from beaches.
Immediately afterwards, be cautious about possible broken power lines and gas lines, and check to see if people are okay. Do not use the phone unless it is an emergency because if they are working, the lines will be jammed and need to be left open for emergency calls. Turn off the utilities like water, gas, and power to buildings if there is any chance of damage.
If you live in an earthquake prone area these are some easy things you can do to make your home more earthquake proof:
1. Find out if your homeowner's insurance covers earthquakes.
2. Be familiar with how to turn off your natural gas, water, and electric utilities. Consider installing an "earthquake valve" on your natural gas line. This type of valve shuts off automatically if there is shaking. It could prevent your house from burning down. Here are a few:
http://www.earthquakestore.com/gas_shut_...
3. Brace your water heater with at least two metal straps tied to a major wood stud or anchored to a concrete wall. The straps should be anchored with a wide angle extending laterally about two feet on each side of the water heater, if possible.
4. Install child-proof type latches on your overhead kitchen cabinets and other cabinets where things might fall out.
5. Anchor the top of tall furniture to a wall using a strap and anchor, or an angle bracket secured to a stud in the wall. Hanging pictures should be hung from hooks secured into studs.
Move chandeliers, tall bookshelves, and large mirrors away from beds. By the time a sleeping occupant has realized the earthquake is happening the hazard may have already fallen on the bed.
6. If you have an antenna attached to a masonry chimney, move it. Masonry chimneys should be checked and tuck-pointed if the mortar has begun to deteriorate. Be aware that masonry chimneys are very likely to shake apart in an earthquake.
Preparedness:
1. Be prepared to live without power and water for at least 72 hours. The water heater and toilet tank will supply up to 45 gallons of water if they are not damaged. Having a water purifying filter on hand is always a good idea. These camping type filters are the ones I recommend but either water purification tablets or those household water filtering kits are suitable:
http://www.rei.com/online/store/search?n...
2. Have a battery operated radio on hand, or even one of those self-powering crank units.
3. Flashlights and batteries are essential.
4. Don't expect the telephone, either land or cellular to work. If they are working, avoid using them except for emergencies as they will be overloaded.
5. Be prepared to live outdoors, preferably in a tent while there is risk of an aftershock. If your house is damaged seriously it may not be safe to re-enter.
6. Have a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on hand.
7. Have a family plan, and plan ahead who will be responsible for helping elderly or children out of the house and the route. Know your neighborhood and the skills of your neighbors. If there are doctors or other emergency personnel in the area know how to contact them. If your family is spread out, have someone out of the area for everyone to check in with. Long distance calls will be easier than local calls.
8. Make some plans for your pets. Many pets get confused during earthquakes and get lost.
9. Keep a small camp stove handy, or at least some canned food and a manual can opener. Eat the food in your refrigerator first, then the food in the freezer. An unopened freezer will last about 3 days.
10. Apply the same concepts to your workplace. Know how you will contact the rest of your family if at work. Many emergency personnel have their entire family carry a small CB-radio because they realize they would not be able to function properly if they were uncertain about the status of their family.
11. Stay off the roads unless it is an emergency. Try to leave roads open for emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks.
If you want to read more about earthquake preparation buy or check out a copy of this book:
Yanev, Peter I. , 1991, Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country: How to Save Your Home and Life. San Francisco: Chronicle Books. 218 pp. ISBN: 0877017719
(at this moment there are 18 copies available used on Amazon.com starting at $4.25. I am sure other booksellers will have this book as well)
What accomadations should I use in St. Augustine, Florida?
gatorgal17
My fiance and I are planning a trip to St. Augustine. It will be a short weekend...leave Friday (about a 2 hour trip) and return Sunday night. This is going to be our romantic getaway since he came back from his orders in the Army. I want this to be a romantic weekend. Let me say a few things that may help some of you that are familiar with the accomodations. I don't like bed and breakfasts (I know that this is crazy but just a small house makes me nervous..I'm more of a resort girl). I like something on the beach. He says he really wants something on the beach! My "dream room" would be something with a Jacuzzi in it preferably that looked over the beach. I want this to be the greatest weekend. Before he left we did this in Jacksonville and it was wonderful...This is also serving as our honeymoon so add that into consideration...Thanks in advance for any ideas you have!! Thank you!!!!!
Answer
Okay here are a few suggestions:
Try the The La Fiest Ocean Inn and Suites will have something that should work and yes it is OCEAN FRONT!!!! Right on the beach. They have both an Inn and a B&B check out their website at:
http://www.lafiestainn.com/
They have a 2 Level Honeymoon/Jacuzzi suite. Check them out they are a really nice place! They also have several packages avaliable.
Here is the description of the suites:
Fiesta Suites feature a spacious living room including a granite wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker plus queen size and twin size sofa-sleepers; 27 inch TV, and most with an additional 3/4 bath. All suites have a private king bedroom with fireplace.
Choose from a first-floor side-by-side, 2-room Garden Suite with garden and waterfall views OR a 2-level Jacuzzi Suite with ocean, garden and waterfall views with the private king bedroom with fireplace on the 2nd level.
Here is info about the Ocean Front Rooms:
Choose an Oceanview Room with either two queen beds OR romantic Jacuzzi room with king bed and electric fireplace. All Oceanview Rooms are very spacious and have refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, wet bar, private balcony or patio, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and most important, a breathtaking ocean view. All oceanview rooms feature new "Serenity" pillow top bedding.
When you call tell them that your husband is in the serivce (because they give discounts for this) and that you are going on your honeymoon. Hotels like to know these things!
Also try out:
Okay there is the Bayfront Inn which does not sit on the ocean but, does sit on the bay. Near oldtown. They have a carriage house which you can rent. Cottage feel. It does not have a Jacuzzi but, it is very private. Check out the website at:
http://www.bayfrontinn.com/
There is the Edgewater Inn which sits on a inlet. They do not have suites but, they do have waterview rooms.
http://www.stayatedgewater.com/
There is Island Cottage Villas by the Sea. They have all sorts of themed rooms. Neat place you will need to check the website for more. At the current moment they are running some great 3 day packages. They have a Jacuzzi suite!!!! This place is VERY ROMANTIC!!!! One of the most Romatic places around be sure to check out the website I think you are really going to love this place~!!!!!!!
http://www.islandcottagevillas.com/
They also have a spa and other things!!!! CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!
The Casa Monica is very nice again it is not located on the ocean but, it is a very glamorous hotel downtown near all the action. They have tons of rooms with diffrent things and they also have several packages to chose from. I do not know if they have a Jacuzzi suite but they do have suites. Here is their website:
http://www.casamonica.com/
There is also a Holiday Inn on the beach and they have suites. I do not know if they have a Jacuzzi suite or not but, they do have suites and other amenities. Here is their website:
http://www.staugustine.holiday-inn.com/frame.htm
There is also the Casa Del Mar Inn and Suites. Very fancy places has all suites. I do not know about the Jacuzzi but, they have a suite shop, pool, resturants and you are just steps away from a semi private beach! I think you will like this place a lot!
http://www.casadelmaroceanside.com/
There is the St. Augustine Beachfront resort: They have very beautiful rooms and 80% are oceanfront. They do have Jacuzzi suites and they have other themed suites as well. I really like this place! They have specail packages and they are steps away from the beach! They also have a very cute Bistro with some really good food. And the pool is just amazing with a big slide! They also have an on site bar if that is something you are intersted in. Here is the website:
http://www.floridabeachresort.com/
The Conch House is also really nice. They are a Key West resort kinda place. Very romatic with a nice pool. They have several suites. Again do not know about the Jacuzzi:
http://www.conch-house.com/
You can also try the Castillo Real. Nice hotel owned by Clarion. Located on the beach just steps from the ocean. They have suites and a pool. They also have a resturant on site:
http://www.elitehospitality.info/fl788/
The Hampton Inn in St. Augustine does have jacuzzi suites and is a very nice hotel. They are located on the ocean and have a very nice pool. This is a really nice hotel very different from other Hamptons. It is decorated just beautifully. There are several resturants with in walking distance from the hotel.
http://www.hamptoninn.com
Okay last one there is teh beachers lodge. Yes it is located on the ocean and they have suites.They also run a lot of speacials.
http://www.beacherslodge.com/
Well I hope that helps you, I just love going to St. Augustine, I will be there this summer! Here are a few other tips: Go to the Oasis for breakfast the best around I just love this place!!! Really good food. If you want romantic check out the Reef Resturant. Wonderful food all tables have a view of the ocean and service is great. Scarlet O'Haras fun place to eat really good food very casual. Be sure to pick up the coupon book from the visitors center or go online and print out the coupons they have discounts on all the above resturants and for attractions helps save you money. If you request a visitors packet they will send you the coupon book, maps and other things. Good luck! Have a wonderful trip!
Okay here are a few suggestions:
Try the The La Fiest Ocean Inn and Suites will have something that should work and yes it is OCEAN FRONT!!!! Right on the beach. They have both an Inn and a B&B check out their website at:
http://www.lafiestainn.com/
They have a 2 Level Honeymoon/Jacuzzi suite. Check them out they are a really nice place! They also have several packages avaliable.
Here is the description of the suites:
Fiesta Suites feature a spacious living room including a granite wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker plus queen size and twin size sofa-sleepers; 27 inch TV, and most with an additional 3/4 bath. All suites have a private king bedroom with fireplace.
Choose from a first-floor side-by-side, 2-room Garden Suite with garden and waterfall views OR a 2-level Jacuzzi Suite with ocean, garden and waterfall views with the private king bedroom with fireplace on the 2nd level.
Here is info about the Ocean Front Rooms:
Choose an Oceanview Room with either two queen beds OR romantic Jacuzzi room with king bed and electric fireplace. All Oceanview Rooms are very spacious and have refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, wet bar, private balcony or patio, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and most important, a breathtaking ocean view. All oceanview rooms feature new "Serenity" pillow top bedding.
When you call tell them that your husband is in the serivce (because they give discounts for this) and that you are going on your honeymoon. Hotels like to know these things!
Also try out:
Okay there is the Bayfront Inn which does not sit on the ocean but, does sit on the bay. Near oldtown. They have a carriage house which you can rent. Cottage feel. It does not have a Jacuzzi but, it is very private. Check out the website at:
http://www.bayfrontinn.com/
There is the Edgewater Inn which sits on a inlet. They do not have suites but, they do have waterview rooms.
http://www.stayatedgewater.com/
There is Island Cottage Villas by the Sea. They have all sorts of themed rooms. Neat place you will need to check the website for more. At the current moment they are running some great 3 day packages. They have a Jacuzzi suite!!!! This place is VERY ROMANTIC!!!! One of the most Romatic places around be sure to check out the website I think you are really going to love this place~!!!!!!!
http://www.islandcottagevillas.com/
They also have a spa and other things!!!! CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!
The Casa Monica is very nice again it is not located on the ocean but, it is a very glamorous hotel downtown near all the action. They have tons of rooms with diffrent things and they also have several packages to chose from. I do not know if they have a Jacuzzi suite but they do have suites. Here is their website:
http://www.casamonica.com/
There is also a Holiday Inn on the beach and they have suites. I do not know if they have a Jacuzzi suite or not but, they do have suites and other amenities. Here is their website:
http://www.staugustine.holiday-inn.com/frame.htm
There is also the Casa Del Mar Inn and Suites. Very fancy places has all suites. I do not know about the Jacuzzi but, they have a suite shop, pool, resturants and you are just steps away from a semi private beach! I think you will like this place a lot!
http://www.casadelmaroceanside.com/
There is the St. Augustine Beachfront resort: They have very beautiful rooms and 80% are oceanfront. They do have Jacuzzi suites and they have other themed suites as well. I really like this place! They have specail packages and they are steps away from the beach! They also have a very cute Bistro with some really good food. And the pool is just amazing with a big slide! They also have an on site bar if that is something you are intersted in. Here is the website:
http://www.floridabeachresort.com/
The Conch House is also really nice. They are a Key West resort kinda place. Very romatic with a nice pool. They have several suites. Again do not know about the Jacuzzi:
http://www.conch-house.com/
You can also try the Castillo Real. Nice hotel owned by Clarion. Located on the beach just steps from the ocean. They have suites and a pool. They also have a resturant on site:
http://www.elitehospitality.info/fl788/
The Hampton Inn in St. Augustine does have jacuzzi suites and is a very nice hotel. They are located on the ocean and have a very nice pool. This is a really nice hotel very different from other Hamptons. It is decorated just beautifully. There are several resturants with in walking distance from the hotel.
http://www.hamptoninn.com
Okay last one there is teh beachers lodge. Yes it is located on the ocean and they have suites.They also run a lot of speacials.
http://www.beacherslodge.com/
Well I hope that helps you, I just love going to St. Augustine, I will be there this summer! Here are a few other tips: Go to the Oasis for breakfast the best around I just love this place!!! Really good food. If you want romantic check out the Reef Resturant. Wonderful food all tables have a view of the ocean and service is great. Scarlet O'Haras fun place to eat really good food very casual. Be sure to pick up the coupon book from the visitors center or go online and print out the coupons they have discounts on all the above resturants and for attractions helps save you money. If you request a visitors packet they will send you the coupon book, maps and other things. Good luck! Have a wonderful trip!
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