We had a good shake in San Francisco but everythings ok. Our Vic home was built in1890 and survived the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. However, David and I worked out what we call earthquake proofing the house to minimize any damage or risks. Every so often we need to go back and make sure to check our to do list. 1. Bolt bookcases, armoire, dresser, grandezza console, cabinets to the walls and TV to the floor or wall 2. Put childproof locks on the kitchen cabinets. That gives the cabinet a little more protection from flying open suddenly 3. Use velcro strips to secure artwork (canvas and framed glass paintings), mirrors etc to the wall 4. Use earthquake wax to secure sculpture, glass artifacts, etc on shelves. 5. Hang only canvas paintings or cloth tapestry over your bed --no glass. 6. Be aware what could topple where you sleep or sit and minimize that risk. 7. Heavy window curtains to block glass from falling 8. Shatter proof glass if new windows or put some clear packing tape across the window to help prevent it from shattering more 9. Keep some shoes by the bed to help avoid any shattered glass on the floor 10. Keep keys, wallet, iphone, flashlight, by the bed and coat on the coat rack ready to grab if needed 11. Put together a small earthquake kit ready to grab of things you might need to include: first aid kit, toiletry, water bottle, meds, flash, light batteries, solar iphone charger etc. 12. Keep calm, be aware of the best places to stand in the doorway, hall way or duck under a table. If you needed to leave the building make a exist plan. Keep in communication with family and friends. Also know where and how to turn off the gas line outside the house if needed.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:58:27 +0000
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