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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 ... avoid exposing them to continued risk. Methods of Anchoring Items: 1. Microcrystalline wax. Microcrystalline wax, available from hardware or hobby stores, can be used in tiny dabs to secure glass or high-fire ceramics to glass shelves. Do not use on ceramics with low-fire glazes or on porous surfaces; they will absorb the wax, causing damage and providing no security. 2. Natural waxes, such as beeswax. Natural waxes, available at hobby stores, can be used in small balls beneath almost any kind of decorative items to ... , patios, atriums, or other enclosed areas where you may become trapped and escape notice by rescue personnel. Carefully note (and correct if possible) any obstructions that might impede your safe exit from areas in which you spend your time (home, school, work, recreation, etc.) . Carry a small flashlight and whistle with you to help signal your whereabouts. Keep your special medications, with duplicate prescriptions, close by and in a safe place where they can be easily reached. These should be ready to ...