So we have been talking about California and the earthquake drill the are going to hold on November 13th 2008 at 10:00 the bigest drill of its kind. I had wrote last post that I feel everyone no matter where you are should participate, just my thought I live in Washington state where we have recently had earthquakes, I have also been in earthquakes in California and Montana.

I would like to share some information that I found on the ShakeOut Website ShakeOut, It has 7 steps to earthquake safety and over the next week or so I would like to share some of that information and together we we will learn.

The 1st step is to identify potential hazards in your home and begin to fix them. Sounds like what I say about prerparing for a disaster, "start today"., before it becomes too late.

Unsecured building contents such as bookcases should be moved away from beds, sofas, or other places where people sit or sleep. Move heavy objects to lower shelves. Take a look around your house and find potential dangers.

In the kitchen

Cabinet doors fly open during earthquakes, your best bet is to purchase latches to prevent this. Gas appliances should have flexable connectors to reduce the risk of fire. Secure refrigerators and other major appliances to walls using earthquake applinace straps.

 Electronics

Televisions, steros,computers, microwaves and other electronis can be secured with flexible nylon straps and buckles.

Objects on open shelves and tabletops

These types of objects can be deadly, it is suggested to use hook and loop fasteners on the table and object, or adhesives such as earthquake putty.

Hanging Objects

Mirrors, framed pictures, and other objects should be hung rom closed hooks so that they can't bounce off the walls. Earthquake putty can also be used on these as well.

Secure the tops of all top-heavy furniture, such as bookcases and file cabinents, to the wall.

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