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Earthquake safety tips
Prepare your home for an earthquake with these safety tips:
- Home maintenance: Bolt bookcases and other tall furniture to the walls to prevent them from falling during an earthquake. Avoid hanging heavy objects like framed pictures above beds and close your cabinets with strong latches.
- Emergency preparations: Create a disaster plan with your family so everyone knows what to do and where supplies are kept in a safe accessible place. Prepare an earthquake kit with non-perishable food, a first aid kit, battery-operated flashlights, dust masks and at least three gallons of water per person. If you have pets, include supplies for them, too.
- Important documents: Keep your important financial documents in a safe place where they won’t be lost or destroyed.
- Run drills: Ensure your family knows quick exit routes from your home or building. Practice the “drop, duck and cover” method for getting to a safe place during an earthquake. Teach your children places to avoid, like windows or doorways. Doorways are no safer than any other place in your home and provide little protection against falling debris.
- Plan for recovery: Know how to turn off your gas and water mains. Document any damage for your insurance company by taking pictures. Have a Plan B in place in case your original disaster plan falls through.
Be prepared and stay safe! Contact me today if you’re thinking of buying or selling and want help to know what’s best for your family.
Really useful safety tips – especially for anyone living or working on a farm in earthquake-prone areas. Practical advice like securing heavy equipment and having an emergency plan can make a big difference when every second counts. Good read!