Is your house prepared for an earthquake? Here are some things to do
Is your home prepared for an earthquake?
Here are a few things to consider:
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* More than 1.2 million houses in high-hazard areas of
* Homes with qualifying retrofits are eligible for discounts of up to 20 percent on CEA earthquake insurance premiums.
* If you have a mortgage, you must have homeowners insurance. But you do not have to buy earthquake insurance. By
* Earthquake policies range in price, so check out the
How to qualify
Houses that meet specifications are typically:
* Wood-frame construction built before 1979.
* Built on a level or low slope.
* Constructed with a cripple wall under the first floor of 7 feet or less.
* Built on a raised foundation.
Examples of how an earthquake can damage your home
A few things you can do now
1. Garage: Strap water heater to wall. If water heater falls during quake, it could cause a fire or you could lose an emergency water source. Store caustic and flammable liquids such as gas cans, paint thinners and weed killers in lower, child-proof cabinets. Know how to manually open electric garage doors.
2. Kitchen: Prevent injuries and damage from falling plates and kitchenware by installing childproof locks on upper cabinet doors. Keep a fire extinguisher on hand.
3. Dining room: Secure decorative pieces with floral clay or museum wax. Install locks on cabinet doors.
4. Living room: Secure large paintings and bookshelves to walls. Secure TV.
5. Bedrooms: Move beds if they are under windows. Do not hang paintings or other heavy objects over headboard. Make sure ceiling fan is securely bolted to a rafter. If an earthquake hits while you're in bed, stay there and cover head with a pillow.
6. Bathroom: Store flammable items like nail polish on lower shelves. After a quake, fill tubs and sinks with water for emergencies, especially if you have to leave without your pets.
Big quakes
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