Thanks for the link Don.

I'll be the first to admit that the light fixture is weird, but it is quickly becoming the most reliable precursor to date. It actually begins its warning several hours before an event. Can't figure it out since I have a water bottle that often shows vibration of the building but it is not in tune with the light fixture.

Interesting that the Australian site made direct reference to watching for unusual animal activity on two pages.

Here in Taiwan, it is common to only turn the gas on when you need it and to check and make sure it is off before bed.

The Australian site said not to leave the building unless it has been structurally damaged. That might be good advice but by instinct, most people here leave the building after any large event. The Australian advice may be correct since there has never been a larger aftershock. Still, it takes more nerve to stay inside during the aftershocks. Something inside you always thinks there will be a larger one.

They also said not to go sightseeing. Again true, but I went to see if I could help anyone. To do this, of course you have to go into dangerous areas during aftershocks.

Having seen the devastation of both the Taiwan and Kobe events, I don't know if I agree that most people are killed by falling objects. From what I've seen, most people are killed by falling and collapsed buildings. In those cases, there really would be no chance for escape since you do have to hold on during the initial event. Even more sadly, many people surely die of starvation while trapped inside a collapsed building.

The 000 emergency number is interesting. It is 119 here in Taiwan and in Japan. I've always thought it a little funny that here on the other side of the earth, the emergency number is backwards to North America.

Interesting site, send others if you find them.