12 August 2025

Deciphering urban disaster codes


 
We've all seen on television news the Xs spray-painted on houses as signals to searchers and rescuers.  I didn't know until now that there is specific information coded into each quadrant.  Image via the informed discussion at the whatisit subreddit.  More information at TruePrepper and Southern Spaces.

3 comments:

  1. I feel like I should use those markings as a way to keep people away from my house? Like a 'no trespassing' sign?

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  2. Why not just use a No Trespassing sign? Misusing the rescue code as you suggest could potentially keep you from being rescued.

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  3. Many of the homes in the 7th ward of New Orleans, still bear the UDC's from Katrina, even when painted over..

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