Find out what can happen - determine what the possible threats/hazards are and begin to prepare for or fix them.
Create a disaster plan that includes an emergency communications plan.
Assemble a disaster supplies kit in easy to carry containers -have one at home, one at work and one in your car.
Know where the emergency exits are at home and at work.
If you have children in day care or school, check to see what the emergency plans are for those facilities.
Earthquake Safety
Furniture: Secure the tops of all top-heavy furniture, such as bookcases, to a stud in the wall.
Hanging objects: Ceiling fans and lights should be additionally supported with a cable bolted to a ceiling joist, leaving enough slack to allow them to sway.
In your kitchen: Unsecured cabinet doors may fly open allowing glassware and dishes to crash to the floor.
Tabletop objects: TVs, computers, stereos, etc. can be secured with buckles and safety straps attached to the tabletop or with hook and loop fasteners.
Water heater: Make sure it is strapped to the wall. Bracing kits are available in order to do this - check with your local hardware store.
Listed below are links to information about what to do before, during and after a disaster. The following links will open up a new window and are located off of the City of Fontana's website.
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