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Created on: May 08, 2009 Last Updated: June 28, 2009
The inevitable event of the polar shift and the stoppage of the Earth from spinning, calls for preparation in the long and short term. Let's talk about what to do when it happens and shortly thereafter.
The definition of a "safe place" will be discussed in another article as that in itself is a rather complicated subject. Assuming you have a safe place, the absolute first thing to do when the process has started is to take yourself and your loved ones to that safe place. The earlier you get into action to secure yourself, the more chance you stand to survive the effects of the polar shift. Fortunately the signs have been clearly and timely announcing the event; hopefully you haven't been ignorant and taken measures to get yourself into safety for the long haul. The timing of this will not take you by surprise, as the "inbound planet will be seen in the sky, unaided by telescope, for 7 weeks prior to the shift".
The actual stopping of the rotation of the earth will not come as a surprise...all clocks, watches and anything mechanical that has a regularity as a clock will act up big time and the actual stoppage will take a full day.
You may or may not be in your safe location at the time the planet stops rotating, there is not an immediate reason to panic although most people will be in shock and simply not do what they need to do to withstand the effect of the polar shift. You'll still be able to travel by rail and road; however rail infrastructures may be out due to the magnetic fields and storms. Same goes for cars whereas basic diesel engines will be your best bet to operate without issues. In any case, start moving to that safe location immediately if you aren't there yet. For many people even that safe location will not be sufficient to survive. This all depends on the effects following the polar shifts and how serious volcanoes and earthquakes will damage our infrastructure and nuclear facilities.
Since it will be fairly easy and accurate to calculate the precise moment of the Earth's standstill the closer we get to the event, during the actual week final preparations and rehearsals can be made and minor issues resolved.
The actual day of the standstill, one part of the globe will experience a very long night which will be much colder than usual, and the other part an extremely long daytime with extreme mid-summer conditions. Either way where you are, make sure to prepare and anticipate these situations.
Since the magnetic storms not only will generate
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