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January 13, 2010
The powerful earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday is predicted to have killed hundreds of thousands of people, but amid the devastation there are also inspiring stories of miraculous survival.
One of them involves a husband who drove 100 miles to capital Port-au-Prince to search for his wife after he heard about of the disaster, according to the Associated Press. Frank Thorp then dug for more than one hour through bricks, wood and metal until he freed his wife and a coworker from the ruins of their mission house.
Thorpe told the CBS Early Morning Show that the experience was "terrifying," but that his wife never panicked – she just told him to "keep it together" and "get her out."
Since vast regions of the world 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 - which should never be placed above beds - 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, telephones and electrical lines. If on the road, they should drive 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 and UNICEF accept donations for victims.
