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In
a disaster, ordinary items in the home can cause injury and damage.
Anything that can move, fall, break, or cause a fire is a potential
hazard. |
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Repair
defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. |
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Fasten
shelves securely. |
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Place
large, heavy objects on lower shelves. |
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Hang
pictures and mirrors away from beds. |
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Brace
overhead light fixtures. |
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Secure
water heater. Strap to wall studs. |
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Repair
cracks in ceilings or foundations. |
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Store weed
killers, pesticides, and flammable products away from heat sources.
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Place oily
polishing rags or waste in covered metal cans. |
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Clean and
repair chimneys, flue pipes, vent connectors, and gas vents. |
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