On Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:41:37 -0700 in rec.food.cooking, "Dimitri"
> wrote,
>http://www.colorwize.com/Earthquake%20Prediction.html
>
>Now I know prediction is not possible...
>
>Just the same I'm going to have a few extra propane bottles filled.
>
>The most important point.........
>
>If there is no electricity can you make a reasonable cup of COFFEE?
>
>Dimitri

I have a Melita cone filter stashed away for just that reason.
And a couple of ways to heat water without electricity.

Several areas here in SoCal lost power yesterday (9/27) due to overload
on the power system from air conditioning during all-time record heat.
113 degrees F in Los Angeles. No earthquake required. The prediction
is possible thunderstorms tomorrow, which can also cause power outages.

Last ditch backup is instant. No, I take that back. I have some
caffeine tablets.