How do you keep cabinet doors closed during an earthquake?
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How do you keep cabinet doors closed during an earthquake?
To prevent cabinet doors from flying open, install one of the following types of latches:
- Hook and eye – inexpensive; you may not close it every time.
- Standard latch – mounts to the front of the door; you may not close it every time.
- Pull/throwover – closes automatically; mounts to the front of the door.
How can I make my kitchen earthquake proof?
Design an earthquake-friendly kitchen by placing your breakables on lower shelves and drawers. Glasses, ceramics and all other breakable kitchen items should be kept as low as possible, giving them the shortest distance to fall.
Why do we need to close and lock the cabinet doors before an earthquake happens?
Hang objects from closed hooks and secure corners with earthquake putty. Secure cabinet doors with latches to prevent items from falling out during an earthquake.
Can ceiling fans fall in earthquake?
Ceiling fan: Sometimes our ceiling fans are loose or get loose after an earthquake! Be sure to have an adult make sure they are nice and tight and secured to the ceiling beforehand and double check them after an earthquake!
How can tall furniture be protected during an earthquake?
Anchor Your Furniture Secure the tops of all top-heavy furniture such as bookcases and file cabinets to the wall. Be sure to anchor to the stud, not just to the plasterboard. Flexible fasteners such as nylon straps allow tall objects to sway without falling over, reducing the strain on the studs.
What are the 5 things to do before an earthquake?
Personal Preparedness
- Be sure to identify safe places in each room of your home.
- Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On with each member of your household.
- Make or purchase an earthquake safety kit.
- Sign up for an earthquake shake alert for your mobile phone.
- Keep closed toe shoes by your bed.
What is an earthquake strap?
Earthquake straps are brackets that attach bookcases to walls and keep them from tipping or rocking when heavy books or items are stored on them.
How do I know if my ceiling fan will fall?
Wobbly Blades In the event that your ceiling fan gets off balance, its blades may start to wobble as it spins. Eventually, a wobbling ceiling fan could be at risk of falling from the ceiling and putting you and your loved ones at risk of harm.
How do you secure a ceiling fan during an earthquake?
To prevent pendant light fixtures, chandeliers, ceiling fans and other fixtures you suspend from the ceiling from getting damaged or falling during an earthquake, FEMA recommends attaching with no less than No. 9 gauge wire directly to the ceiling and not to any ceiling suspension system.
Where is the safest place to be during an earthquake?
COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby, get down near an interior wall or next to low-lying furniture that won’t fall on you, and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.
Do I need earthquake straps?
Earthquake straps are a must-have if you live anywhere prone to geological activity. They’ll hold heavy items of furniture in place during an earthquake to reduce the risk of damage and injury, and are especially recommended for bookcases, which can deal considerable damage if they topple.
What states require earthquake straps?
Section 510.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code requires that earthquake straps be installed in seismic zones 3 and 4. California, Oregon, and Washington are all located in either seismic zones 3 or 4.
