Tips to Prepare Your Home for An Earthquake

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Making your home earthquake ready is an important step in protecting your family and property. Here are some specific products and actions you can take to increase your home's earthquake preparedness:

  1. Secure heavy objects: Anchor heavy objects, such as bookcases and appliances, to the walls or floor using products like the EZ Anchor Earthquake Strap or the X-PROTECTOR Furniture Anti-Tip Straps.

  2. Brace water heaters: Install a bracing kit like the Rheem Water Heater Earthquake Bracing Kit or secure the water heater to the wall or floor with straps like the Camco 07043/44 Water Heater Restraint.

  3. Check gas appliances: Make sure gas appliances, such as stoves and furnaces, are properly installed and secured using products like the Oatey Gas Appliance Hook-Up Kit or the GasFlex Flexible Gas Line.

  4. Install shatterproof glass: Replace windows with shatterproof glass options like the LoĒ-180 Glass or install window film like the 3M Safety & Security Window Film.

  5. Keep emergency supplies on hand: It's important to be prepared in case of an earthquake. Keep a supply of non-perishable food, water, flashlights, and a first aid kit like the American Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit in an easily accessible location.

  6. Have an evacuation plan: Familiarize yourself with the safest places in your home to take cover during an earthquake, and have an evacuation plan in case you need to leave your home.

By implementing these products and actions, you can increase the earthquake readiness of your home and protect your family and property. Don't wait until it's too late – start preparing today.