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... a cupboard or closet door, back porch, or garage. Inform family members, baby sitters, and neighbors where it can be found in case of an emergency. HOME PREPAREDNESS Place large and heavy objects on lower shelves. Securely fasten shelves to walls. Remove glass bottles from medicine cabinets and from above or around the bathtub and sink. Remove all flammable liquids such as painting and cleaning products to the garage or outside cupboard. Store in proper containers. Make sure your home or place of work has ample exits that will ... earthquake drill. Bolt down water heaters and other gas appliances, or strap them securely to the nearest walls. Fires start from broken gas lines and appliance connections. Use flexible connectors whenever possible. Relocate beds, if possible, so they are not directly under large windows. To secure a water heater, place two strips of metal straps or plumber's tape around the water heater (1 strap approximately 1/3 down from top of water heater and the other 1/3 up from the bottom of tank) . Secure straps ... . 4. Masonry wall facade. Remove or secure dangerous masonry moldings and facades, check that any masonry is securely attached to your home. If your chimney is very tall, consider means of strengthening or supporting it. 5. Other tips: Consider replacing large plate glass windows with safety glass. Install positive latches on all cabinets. Study the possibility of purchasing earthquake insurance. It may be a sound investment for you. If you rent your home, discuss these recommendations with your landlord. FIRE SAFETY Following a major earthquake ...

...tect yourself from falling bricks, glass, plaster, and other debris. In ...s, and cereal products, in sealed cans or jars. Canned condensed meat an...