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... be out of order or used for emergency purposes so radios will be your best source of information. First aid kit: Have a first aid kit and book such as the Standard First Aid and Personal Safety by the American National Red Cross. Have members of your household take basic first aid and CPR courses. Food: Have sufficient canned or dehydrated food and powdered milk for at least two weeks of meals. Water: It should be stored in airtight containers and replaced about every 12 months. A family of 4 should have ... move or fall, dangerous chemicals, and unreachable emergency shutoff switches. Hold a home earthquake drill. Provide your family with knowledge to prevent injury and panic during earthquakes. Practice what you have learned by holding an 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 ... 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 by bolting to the studs with 1/4' diameter lag screws or bolts with washers. PROTECTING YOUR DECORATIVE ITEMS, ARTWORK, AND COLLECTIBLES The following suggestions have been gathered from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, to assist you in protecting from earthquake damage the decorative items, ...

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... at shopping malls, supermarkets, parking lots, and so on. What to Do Before a Catastrophe 1. Alert police and fire departments to special conditions, such as an invalid who might require emergency evacuation. 2. Prepare an inventory list of personal valuables, household furnishings, and equipment so losses can be authoritatively itemized. 3. Keep your insurance coverage current with rising building replacement costs. Make sure you have enough coverage for the furnishings and other items you've purchased since you first bought insurance. And buy Flood and Earthquake ... or wallboard particles that have fallen on furniture surfaces. 12. Your dry cleaning establishment can help you evaluate the cleaning or restoration costs for clothing, furs, and draperies. 13. Metal objects, including guns, drapery rods, and the electric motors in home appliances should be dried and rubbed or sprayed with oil to prevent corrosion. Radios, televisions, and other electronic systems should also be dried out, but not oiled. 14. Bedding and upholstered furniture must be dried immediately if saturated with water. Vacuuming will remove ... of the odor and grit left by smoke damage, but these items should be separated from other possessions since they may affect nearby items. 15. Antiques, paintings, art objects, silver, and brass must be given special care. Dry them with soft cloths, but do not apply oil or rub them. This treatment will mar or otherwise damage hard finishes or surfaces. What to Do About Flood Damage 1. Notify your independent insurance agent. He or she will assign the loss immediately to a qualified adjuster, who ...

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