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Be Prepared!
You can put out a fire. You can sandbag a flood. You cannot stop an earthquake.
Learn how to protect your home, family and workplace until the shaking
stops.
Check for hazards at home:
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Secure all heavy furniture that could topple, such
as bookcases, china cabinets or wall units.
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Hang heavy pictures and mirrors away from beds,
couches, and anywhere people sit.
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Keep breakables or heavy objects on bottom shelves.
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Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall
studs and bolting it to the floor.
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Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations.
Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.
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Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas
connections.
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Potential fire risks:
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Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely
in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.
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Know the safe spots in each room:
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Against inside walls
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In stout doorways
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Under sturdy tables or desks
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Know the danger spots:
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Windows
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Fireplaces
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Hanging objects
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Tall, unsecured furniture
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Practice earthquake drills, putting yourself in the safety zone.
This is especially important for children to know and do.
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