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PASSING GAS

in public

If it’s obvious you are

the offender, a simple

“Pardon me” is all you

need to say: “No one is

interested in a lengthy

explanation of what you

had for lunch that after-

noon,” says Thomas P.

Farley, aka Mister Manners.

A TORNADO

According to FEMA, two thirds of

U.S. households have no plan for

responding to a natural disaster. Here’s

what to do to prepare and stay safe:

1

Assemble an emergency kit. In-

clude at least one gallon of water

per person and nonperishable food

for three days; a battery-powered or

hand-cranked radio; a flashlight; a first

aid kit; cell phone batteries and char-

gers; and a whistle. Establish a com-

munication plan with your loved ones.

2

in the event of a tornado, head for

the lowest level of your house and

stay in the middle of the room, away

from the windows. Cover yourself

with a mattress, sleeping bag, or blan-

ket to shield yourself from debris.

3

If you’re in a building with an ele-

vator, don't use it—take the stairs

to the lowest floor.

Bonus tip: FEMA has a free app that

provides alerts from the National

Weather Service, a list of

places to shelter, and disaster

plans. You can download it

at fema.gov/mobile-app.

Getting Bumped

FROM A

FLIGHT

An overbooked flight

can be a hassle,

but it can also

have its rewards.

Here’s what you

need to know, says

Henrik Zillmer, CEO of

passenger assistance at

airhelp.com:

1. Airlines must rebook you—and
   pay you if you will be significantly
   delayed. The maximum is $1,350 if
   you arrive at your destination more
   than two hours later than planned
   (four hours for international flights).


2. You don’t have to accept a flight
   voucher. The U.S. Department of
   Transportation requires that airlines
   provide compensation in cash, al-
   though in some cases you may have
   to file a claim. Keep in mind that
   compensation is only for involun-
   tary removals. The compensation
   for voluntarily giving up your seat
   is negotiable.
   sources: cnn.com, bbc.com, firestone, salary.com,
   reddit, askmen.com, the survival doctor’s complete
   handbook, the new york times, lifehacker.com,
   healthline.com, huffingtonpost.com, the disaster
   survival guide, motleyfool.com, berkeley wellness,
   centers for disease control and prevention,
   accuweather.com, food52.com, cleveland clinic,
   airhelp.com, o, the oprah magazine

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Cover Story: Survive Anything