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Mobile Earthquake Simulator
Quake CottageTM is the first mobile earthquake
simulator able to simulate up to an 8.0 magnitude earthquake. To book the Quake Cottage
call the Alaska Division of Emergency Services at 800-478-2337
(428-7000 in Anchorage) or email to
Ervin Petty, Mark Roberts, or Vince McCoy with the Municipality of
Anchorage.
It was designed as a
storybook-looking cottage with thatched roof and rests on a double-axle tandem trailer. It
is self-powered and has three-dimensional movement .
The interior, which
is easily viewed from a large audience window, can be set to resemble a typical family
room or office environment. It features a fully equipped entertainment center, seating for
two to three persons, a computer system, a cabinet with doors, and decorative framed art.
All of the contents are seismically fastened to protect the occupants and demonstrate how
violent yet survivable a major earthquake can be.
A multitude of
television news programs (KTUU, KTVA, KIMO) air news specials on the Quake Cottage. Often
a notification to these news stations can create a welcomed news opportunity for an event
which otherwise would not receive news coverage. Specific uses for Quake Cottage include
the following: trade shows, schools and universities, small businesses, disaster and
science fairs, corporate training, and marketing opportunities. |
