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Eintrag vom: 09.11.2013.

Furniture Secure the tops of all top-heavy furniture such as bookcases and file cabinets to a wall. Be sure to anchor to the stud and not just to the drywall. Flexible fasteners such as nylon straps allow tall objects to sway without falling over reducing the strain on the studs.

 

Securing your furniture with the appropriate screws for your walls though will increase your safety in the event of an earthquake even if it requires committing long-term to just one layout. Any large pieces that can fall over or slide around such as bookcases and dressers should be properly anchored to the wall.

 

Welcome to QuakeHOLD! The Leader in Earthquake Preparedness! When an earthquake strikes the main cause of injury or death is unsecured heavy objects toppling over. Therefore being prepared is your best defense against earthquakes. Earthquake preparedness means securing furniture and breakables assembling survival kits and having an ...

 

Earthquake Preparedness Supplies Secure furniture and appliances with these earthquake approved tools and kits. Secure the furniture and appliances in your home and prevent excess damage to your home or family with these heavy duty straps and anchors. They are designed to withstand the moderate earthquakes and aftershocks.

 

This is the ?Preparing for a Disaster ? Earthquake? page of the Kansai Transmission and Distribution Inc. website. This page provides information on how to prepare for an earthquake disaster.

 

Safe evacuation plans: Precautions against earthquake risk in our homes and interiors. Furniture stabilization safety of fragile objects electrical and fire precautions and more.