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MoneyMatters101.com Home New Home Buyers Appraisal Disaster Kits Earthquake Tips Emergency Evacuation Escrow Home Owner Homeowners Insurance Home Protection Plan Home Protection Rebate Homestead Indoor Health Hazards Lead Poisoning Natural Disasters Refinancing Your Loan Remodeling Your Home Spend Your Equity Wisely Tips For Buying Insurance Upgrading The Interior Upgrading The Exterior Winterizing Your Home Links Email Us Real Estate Property Save On Utility Bills Political Issues	Earthquake Preparation Tips As a homeowner, you always be prepared for any emergency or disaster that may strike. There is no way to tell in advance when something ominous is going to happen so a little thought should always be put into the "what if's" of life. This is not saying that a disaster is eminent, but it does suggest that being prepared for any emergency is a good idea. Regardless of where you live, you are not immune to the forces of nature that shape our planet. You may think that earthquakes never happen where you live, but one day, when least expected, you may find yourself rocking and rolling and ducking and dodging falling debris. If a major earthquake were to happen today, would you know what to expect or what to do? If you think you do, you are not being honest with yourself. Most people who live in earthquake zones and have already experienced major earthquakes many times in the past, still don't know what to expect. An earthquake is a phenomenon that can cause major destruction and many deaths in just a matter of seconds. The scariest thing about an earthquake is that they cannot be predicted and you never know when they are going to occur. When an earthquake hits, all you can do is ride it out and hope for the best. Try not to panic! When you panic, you are subject to hurt yourself or someone else. What can you do to prepare for an earthquake? Here are some earthquake preparation tips. First and foremost, learn all you can about earthquakes and talk to your family about them, especially your children. Falling objects and broken glass are major health hazards that occur during earthquakes. Make sure that heavy objects are braced to the walls in your home and use magnetized cabinet door devices to keep dishes and canned goods from spilling onto the floor. Install heavy duty double paned windows. Broken glass is a major cause of injury during an earthquake. Know how to shut off gas and electrical power supply to your home. Plan an escape route from your home that is clear and unobstructed. Keep a survival kit with first aid supplies in accessible places. It would be a good idea to always have two or more in different locations in your home and garage and one in each car. Prepare and execute an evacuation plan for your family and practice earthquake drills. Keep a supply of bottled water in your home and your cars. Learn how to extract water from your toilet tank, hot water heater, and other water containers around your home. You should also learn how to purify water using bleaching and boiling techniques. Buy a transistor radio and keep a couple of sets of charged batteries handy. This may be your only source of information. Don't depend totally on your cell phones for communication because during the last earthquake in the Los Angeles, California area, many cell phone systems went dead. Preparation for an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flood, or any other disaster is your best defense, especially if you have children, disabled and/or elderly people living with you. You can call your local disaster preparedness center for more information on how to protect yourself if the unthinkable happens.	Featured Book Advertise on MoneyMatters101.com
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