Secure anything:
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heavy enough to hurt you if it falls on you |
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fragile and/or expensive enough to be a significant loss if it falls |
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Most hardware stores now carry the raw materials for you to make your own earthquake |
| fasteners |
Televisions
Stereo
systems
Art objects
Glassware
& vases
Computers
Monitor
Speakers
Hints:
Hints:
Ceiling lights and fans can be very heavy and present a significant safety hazard. These should be additionally supported with a cable bolted to the ceiling joist. The cable should have enough slack to allow it to sway. Framed pictures, especially glass-covered, should be hung from closed hooks so that they can't bounce off. Only soft art such as tapestries should be placed over beds or sofas Latched
cupboards
Microwave
ovens
Gas
appliances
Hints:
Unsecured cabinet doors fly open during earthquakes, allowing
glassware and china to crash to the floor. Many types of latches are
available to prevent this--childproof latches, hook and eye latches,
or positive catch latches designed for boats. Gas appliances should
have flexible connectors to reduce the risk of fire.
Tall
bookcases
File
cabinets
Armoires
China
cabinets
Hints:
Secure the tops of all, top-heavy furniture such as bookcases and
file cabinets to the wall. Be sure to anchor to the stud, and not
just to plasterboard. Flexible fasteners such as nylon straps allow
tall objects to sway without falling over, reducing the strain on
the studs.
Sliding
glass door
Hints:
Window glass can shatter during earthquakes and presents a significant hazard. Windows made from safety glass or covered with a strong Mylar film are much safer. Be sure you use safety film and not just a solar filter. Sliding glass doors