Disaster Strikes: Stay or Go?

Raiders Army · 11-06-2009, 10:38 AM

So, while running this morning I was watching The Day After Tomorrow and one of the decisions they had was to leave NYC or stay and wait for a rescue. Well, obviously the decision to stay for rescue was the right choice as the people who left died.

Contrary to that, in the Poseidon Adventure and Poseidon, the people who stayed and waited for rescue died and the people who left (well some of them) made it out.

In general, what would you do? Poll coming.

Neon_Chaos · 11-06-2009, 10:51 AM

What Would Bear Grylls Do?

Kodos · 11-06-2009, 10:55 AM

Depends on the type of disaster. Zombie Apocalypse... GET THE HELL OUT! Giant freeze storm coming? Head south!

TroyF · 11-06-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

So, while running this morning I was watching The Day After Tomorrow and one of the decisions they had was to leave NYC or stay and wait for a rescue. Well, obviously the decision to stay for rescue was the right choice as the people who left died.

Contrary to that, in the Poseidon Adventure and Poseidon, the people who stayed and waited for rescue died and the people who left (well some of them) made it out.

In general, what would you do? Poll coming.

All depends on the situation, the warning you have ahead of time, and how potentially deadly the disaster is.

Give me a scenario and I can give you an answer.

As a rule, I think it's usually best to get out of town, but in a situation where you have an entire city trying to evacuate in 2 hours, I think it's probably best to use some patience.

bhlloy · 11-06-2009, 10:58 AM

The trout option is pretty solid. In the post-apocalyptic world trout is going to be a very valuable currency. Especially now white people are crazy about sushi.

M GO BLUE!!! · 11-06-2009, 11:04 AM

I was thinking about this after watching a program on tsunamis on the History Channel.

http://geology.com/news/2005/09/atla...mi-threat.html

If a 60 ft high tsunami were bearing down on NYC, crossing the Atlantic at ~500 mph, what would be better... (if at work down by Wall Street) take the chance of leaving, hoping to get to NJ (then what?) or just get to a high point in the building?

Lathum · 11-06-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

What Would Les Stroud Do?

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and I would get out. I don't think I could handle just sitting around, but I do agree the scenario would dictate my decision.

Kodos · 11-06-2009, 11:15 AM

It'd be a good time to try hot air ballooning as a hobby.

cartman · 11-06-2009, 11:18 AM

Should I stay or should I go now?
If I go there will be trouble,
And if I stay it will be double

Marc Vaughan · 11-06-2009, 11:23 AM

Depends entirely on the situation and type of emergency - for instance if I was somewhere without my family I'd probably be more gung-ho into wandering off than if I'm here at home with my wife and 3 kids ...

PS - Great song quote Cartman, was listening to 'Rock the Casbah' this morning

RomaGoth · 11-06-2009, 12:14 PM

I guess we will all find out in 2012, eh?

View Poll Results: Stay or Go?
Stay in one place looking for supplies and await rescue	2	11.76%
Go looking for assistance	8	47.06%
Go trout fishing	7	41.18%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

11-06-2009, 10:51 AM	#2
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	What Would Bear Grylls Do? __________________ Come and see.

11-06-2009, 10:55 AM	#3
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Depends on the type of disaster. Zombie Apocalypse... GET THE HELL OUT! Giant freeze storm coming? Head south! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

11-06-2009, 11:15 AM	#8
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	It'd be a good time to try hot air ballooning as a hobby. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

11-06-2009, 11:18 AM	#9
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble, And if I stay it will be double __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

11-06-2009, 10:58 AM	#5
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	The trout option is pretty solid. In the post-apocalyptic world trout is going to be a very valuable currency. Especially now white people are crazy about sushi.

11-06-2009, 11:04 AM	#6
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I was thinking about this after watching a program on tsunamis on the History Channel. http://geology.com/news/2005/09/atla...mi-threat.html If a 60 ft high tsunami were bearing down on NYC, crossing the Atlantic at ~500 mph, what would be better... (if at work down by Wall Street) take the chance of leaving, hoping to get to NJ (then what?) or just get to a high point in the building?

11-06-2009, 11:23 AM	#10
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Depends entirely on the situation and type of emergency - for instance if I was somewhere without my family I'd probably be more gung-ho into wandering off than if I'm here at home with my wife and 3 kids ... PS - Great song quote Cartman, was listening to 'Rock the Casbah' this morning

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