Places I Would Not Want To Be During An Earthquake.

Since two minor earthquakes have rattled Los Angeles so far this week, it's made me think more about earthquake safety and preparedness. It's also reminded me of all the places I would not want to be during a major earthquake. I put together my list of top 10 places I would not want to be in an earthquake:

10. The little-bitty bathroom stall at work - Guaranteed concussion from hitting my head on the walls of this small space.

9. The tattoo shop - This could leave a permanent reminder of the big quake.

8. At the dentist - Dental work and earthquakes don't mix.

7. At The Aquarium Of The Pacific - I don't know how strong that glass really is.

6. The Lamps Plus store - A place that sells nothing but lighting fixtures is no place to be during an earthquake.

5. Walking on or standing under a glass stair case - They have these in some Apple Stores and as much as I love being in the Apple Store, I would not want to be on or under the glass stair case.

4. Costco - At first I thought Costco would be the ideal place to be after a natural disaster because of all the supplies you would have at my disposal, but a place with high shelves full of heavy items is not where I want to be if the ground is shaking.

3. In the shower - Besides slipping and falling, there's the problem of not being clothed which could be potentially embarrassing.

2. Elevator - Aside from the fear of being trapped in a small enclosed space for an unknown amount of time, I always contemplate what would happen if you had to go to the bathroom.

1. The BART Transbay Tube - Riding the train through an underwater tube during a major earthquake? No thanks.

I'm curious, what is the top places you would not want to be during an earthquake?

UPDATE: Poll Results 5/20/09 - 5/27/09

What natural hazard are you scared of most?
00% Earthquake
20% Volcanic eruption
00% Flood
00% Tsunami
00% Blizzard
00% Drought
00% Tornado
20% Hurricane
00% Fire
20% Disease Epidemic
20% Supernova
00% Other
20% Meh