Fasten shelves securely to walls, and place heavy objects on lower shelves.
Store breakable items in low, closed cabinets.
Hang items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds and anywhere people sit.
Brace hanging light fixtures.
Repair known defective electrical wiring and gas connections.
Strap your water heater to studs in the wall and bolt it to the floor.
Repair any large existing cracks in walls or foundations.
Store poisons such as pesticides and herbicides, as well as flammable liquids, on bottoms shelves of latched cabinets.
Identify safe places in each room (under sturdy furniture, against inside walls, away from glass).
Locate safe places outdoors (away from buildings, trees, electrical lines, and bridges).
Teach family members how to turn off gas, electricity, and water.
Teach children how to dial 911 in an emergency.
Have disaster supplies on hand (flashlight and extra batteries, battery operated radio, fist aid kit with manual, emergency food and drinking water, non electric can opener, cash, sturdy shoes).
Develop an emergency communications plan in case family members are separated.