FAQ - Earthquake Preparedness
Q: What can I expect in my house when an EQ occurs? How do I identify it? What can be done?
A: The contents of your home may be damaged and can be dangerous:
- Shaking can make light fixtures fall, refrigerators and other large items move across the floor, and bookcases and television sets topple over. IDENTIFY: Look around your house for things that could fall or move
- Ask yourself if your cupboard doors fly open (allowing dishes to shatter on the floor)
- Is TV and stereo fastened down and are shelves fastened to wall? Do you have hanging plants or light fixtures that might fall? Is there a heavy picture or mirror on the wall over your bed?
WHAT CAN BE DONE: You can install door latches, braces and fasteners to fix most of these hazards yourself.
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