Earthquake Survival |
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In earthquake-prone states
like California, preparing
your home or office for the
"big one" is a way of life.
Tall bookshelves, file
cabinets, dressers and hutches
should be strapped to a stud
in the wall.
Televisions, computers and
stereos should also be
strapped down. Glass and
other fragile items should be
anchored to the shelf or table
top. Pictures and mirrors
should not be hung above beds
and should be hung with
specially designed picture
hangers. Install latches on
cabinets and drawers so they
don't fly open and spill their
contents when the earth starts
to shake. And so on.
Earthquake Tip: Tie a pair of
shoes with a flashlight or
headlamp in them under the bed
onto the bedpost of every
occupant in the house. Make
sure everyone knows to put on
their shoes before leaving
their beds if there is an
earthquake in
the middle of the night.
Broken glass can cause
significant
injuries to bare feet! |
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