Haitian Man Evan Muncie Survives Four Weeks Buried in the Rubble of Marketplace
Evan Muncie was discovered alive under earthquake rubble 27 days after the disaster struck the island of Haiti.
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February 9, 2010
The story of Evan Muncie may give a new meaning to the word "miracle," as the man was discovered alive under earthquake rubble 27 days after the disaster struck the island of Haiti, killing some 200,000 people, according to media reports.
The man was diagnosed with severe dehydration and malnutrition, but apparently did not suffer any significant injuries, his doctors told CNN.
He must have had water to survive, they added, but are not sure how he would have had access to it since - for the time being - the 28-year-old is disoriented and appears to believe he is still under rubble.
Since vast regions of the world, including the U.S. where they have killed some 4,000 people since 1811, are prone to earthquakes, it is imperative that people living in those zones are prepared for such an emergency.
The Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis advises residents of seismically active regions to anchor heavy objects such as bookcases or cabinets to walls.
Once an earthquake begins it is best to crouch under a desk or table, or stand in a stout doorway, away from windows or glass dividers.
Those who are outdoors should stay away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines. Drivers should move away from underpasses and overpasses, stop in a safe area and stay inside the vehicle, it suggests.
Federal Emergency Management Agency offers comprehensive information on earthquake survival, while the Red Cross accepts donations for victims.
The story of Evan Muncie may give a new meaning to the word "miracle," as the man was discovered alive under earthquake rubble 27 days after the disaster struck the island of Haiti, killing some 200,000 people, according to media reports.
The man was diagnosed with severe dehydration and malnutrition, but apparently did not suffer any significant injuries, his doctors told CNN.
He must have had water to survive, they added, but are not sure how he would have had access to it since - for the time being - the 28-year-old is disoriented and appears to believe he is still under rubble.
Since vast regions of the world, including the U.S. where they have killed some 4,000 people since 1811, are prone to earthquakes, it is imperative that people living in those zones are prepared for such an emergency.
The Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis advises residents of seismically active regions to anchor heavy objects such as bookcases or cabinets to walls.
Once an earthquake begins it is best to crouch under a desk or table, or stand in a stout doorway, away from windows or glass dividers.
Those who are outdoors should stay away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines. Drivers should move away from underpasses and overpasses, stop in a safe area and stay inside the vehicle, it suggests.
Federal Emergency Management Agency offers comprehensive information on earthquake survival, while the Red Cross accepts donations for victims.
