Natural Disaster Prep 101: Earthquake Safety At Home
Earthquakes can happen anywhere at any time, and much of the United States has a moderate to high risk of these quakes. While modern Science still hasn’t created a sure way of predicting Earthquakes, there are ways to prepare for these situations at home – which determine your chances of surviving or saving your prized possessions. SafeHome.org has developed an emergency prep guide to help you better plan for home disasters.
Here are a few tips to follow when it comes to Earthquakes:
Be ready to protect yourself:
- Ensure that wall decor is mounted correctly to prevent it from falling and injuring people
- Keep heavy items away from beds and couches.
- Check that light fixtures are secure
- Keep your emergency supplies kit somewhere easily accessible
- Determine safe areas of the home to drop, cover, and hold onto (drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy item of furniture, and hold onto it)
- Do practice drills with your family to make sure everyone is aware of what to do
Earthquake safety continues after the Earth stops shaking You may have to contend with fallen power lines, weakened structures, and much more. You can access our full guide here to know more about how to further protect yourself:
Tips from SafeHome.org
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Glenda C.
Glenda Cates is the owner/ operator of The Mommies Reviews as well as Branding BeyondBlogging.biz I am married to my high school sweetheart David Cates Jr. We have a son Charles who own Charlies Reviews. We have 3 dogs. I love to read, swim and shop. As well as play Soccer with my son. We reside in Dallas/ Fort Worth, Texas. Where I work with local business through my company Frogs where I offer Events, Business Building and Networking Services. To teach people how to run a business with a family and friends without breaking the bank in new and unusual ways.
