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Home Hazard Hunt |
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Use our Home Hazard Hunt to walk through common areas in a home and identify potential hazards in
an earthquake. Roll the mouse over
different areas of the house to learn about the risks, and how to make these areas more secure.
Click on each hazard
to be taken to products that can secure them. |
Appliances
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Small appliances like espresso makers and microwaves can fly off
counter-tops during shaking, breaking the appliance and putting people nearby at risk
of injury.
Use straps to attach appliances to walls and and keep them in place.
See Small Appliances in the Product Navigator.
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Oven
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Your oven can jar out of place and sustain damage during shaking. Gas ovens can
become disconnected from gas lines, creating flammable leaks. Use heat-resistant
Unibrackets to keep your oven safely in place. See Large Appliances in the Product
Navigator.
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Refrigerator
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If your refrigerator is free-standing, it can move or topple during shaking, endangering anyone
in the area. Use straps to keep the fridge upright and in place. Fridges that are wedged
between a wall and counter usually don't need to be secured.
See Large Appliances in the Product Navigator.
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Water Cooler
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Water coolers can topple during shaking, presenting a risk of injury.
Spilled coolers also mean that you'll have one less source
of drinkable water after the quake, and the water can damage
surrounding carpets and furniture. Water cooler straps keep both bottle
and dispenser in place. See Miscellaneous: Other Items in the Product Navigator.
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Cabinets
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Stored items can come crashing out of cabinets during an earthquake, filling the area with
broken glass and making a mess that can cause lasting
damage to floors. Use latches to keep cabinet doors shut during a quake and
items securely inside.
See Shelf & Cabinet Contents in the Product Navigator.
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Cabinets
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Stored items can come crashing out of cabinets during an earthquake, filling the area with
broken glass and making a mess that can cause lasting
damage to floors. Use latches to keep cabinet doors shut during a quake and
items securely inside.
See Shelf & Cabinet Contents in the Product Navigator.
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Television
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A television can be extremely dangerous in an earthquake
if it hasn't been properly secured. Heavy TV's can become dangerous
projectiles, and glass screens can
shatter during shaking or on collision. Use straps to secure the TV to wall and
stand. See Electronics: TV Monitors in the Product Navigator.
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Picture
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Pictures will likely fall off standard wall hooks in a quake,
endangering both the print and the picture frame. Use special hangers to
be sure that pictures stay on the wall. Art positioned over your bed is especially
hazardous; make sure that it has
been secured. See Miscellaneous: Art & Decorations in the
Product Navigator.
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Picture
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Pictures will likely fall off standard wall hooks in a quake,
endangering both the print and the picture frame. Use special hangers to
be sure that pictures stay on the wall.
See Miscellaneous: Art & Decorations in the Product Navigator.
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Tall Furniture
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Top-heavy tall furniture is especially liable to fall when shaken, making it
a serious hazard during an earthquake.
Secure tall items using furniture straps or brackets. See Standard Furniture in the
Product Navigator.
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Dresser
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Dressers' contents can come spilling out during an earthquake, making a mess and putting
stored items at risk of damage. Shaking may also
damage the dresser itself.
Use straps to keep your dresser in place and reduce the likelihood of drawers and contents
being disturbed.
See Standard Furniture in the Product Navigator.
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Hanging Lights
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Be aware of where hanging lights are positioned, and make sure they are as
securely attached to the ceiling as possible. They could fall in a quake.
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Tall Cabinet
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Top-heavy tall furniture is especially liable to fall when shaken, making it
a serious hazard during an earthquake.
Secure tall items using furniture straps or brackets. See Standard Furniture in
the Product Navigator.
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Books
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Shaking can easily jar contents out of shelves, damaging items and making
a royal mess. Grip strips slow or prevent books and other items from
falling. See Shelf & Cabinet Contents in the Product Navigator.
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Computers & Electronics
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Valuable electronic equipment can easily be destroyed in an earthquake if it rattles off
of tables or desks. Damaged electronics can also spark dangerously.
Secure computers, printers, scanners, etc. using high-friction mats or straps.
See Electronics in the Product Navigator.
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Bedroom Area
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Be sure that beds and cribs are placed away from glass windows, which might break, and tall
furnishings or heavy pictures, which could fall.
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Fire Extinguisher
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Your fire extinguisher can fall and sustain damage during a quake, meaning that
it might not function when you need it most.
Strap the extinguisher to the wall to prevent it from rattling off its mounting bracket.
See Miscellaneous: Other Items in the Product Navigator.
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Washer & Dryer
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Your washer and dryer can sustain damage in an earthquake. More important, they
can be torn from water and gas mains, causing dangerous or damaging leaks. Use studs
and straps to keep heavy appliances in place. See Large Appliances in the Product
Navigator.
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Storage Racks
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Storage racks and contents can fall during an earthquake, causing
damage and a mess. Use straps or brackets to secure racks, and mats and strap restraints to secure
contents. See Shelves & Cabinets in the Product Navigator.
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Shelf Contents
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a mess. Grip strips slow or prevent books and other items from
falling. See Shelf & Cabinet Contents in the Product Navigator.
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Windows
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Horizontal shaking puts glass under pressure, and windows can literally
explode during an earthquake. Use windowfilm to keep glass in place, and always
keep away from windows during a quake. |
Water Heater
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Your water heater can jar out of its restraints during an earthquake, making it
a serious hazard. A broken water heater
will be difficult to repair in the aftermath of a quake, and drinkable water that leaks out
could be crucial after a quake. Look for a water heater securing
kit at your local hardware store or contact a contractor to secure the heater for you.
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Child's Bed
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Be sure that beds and cribs are placed away from glass windows, which might break, and tall
furnishings or heavy pictures, which could fall.
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Tall Furniture
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Top-heavy tall furniture is especially liable to fall when shaken, making it
a serious hazard during an earthquake.
Secure tall items using furniture straps or brackets. See Standard Furniture in
the Product Navigator.
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Figurines
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Figurines and delicate heirlooms are likely to fall and break in an
earthquake. Use non-stick adhesive putty to keep valuables in place. See
Miscellaneous: Arts & Decorations in the Product Navigator.
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