why should I secure my home?

Take a quick look around your house and try to imagine the effect that strong shaking will have on your furniture and possessions. Bookshelves, lamps, hanging light fixtures, framed art mounted on walls, valuables on display, expensive electronic equipment, computers, and stereos perched on tables or cabinets can all be jolted out of position and destroyed, with consequences beyond just the cost of repair. Falling objects that are sharp or bulky present a serious risk of injury. Here are some other points you should consider: In the chaos following a major earthquake, it may be difficult to replace common household items such as light bulbs, lamps, plates and glasses. Grocery and supply stores will likely be in as much disarray as your home, even without considering the rush on easily damaged items and the potential difficulties in keeping stores stocked. Some valuables—keepsakes, heirlooms, childhood artwork—simply aren't replaceable. Computer files may be lost forever if computers and external hard drives are damaged. Their loss could be dire for anyone who keeps records, writes, or maintains personal documents electronically. Your water heater is especially vulnerable during an earthquake. It is often inadequately braced and may be yanked out of the wall. It may take weeks of cold baths and showers for the heater to be repaired or replaced. The water that the heater contains may also be crucial source of drinking water if pipes are damaged by an earthquake. More importantly, the heater weighs hundreds of pounds and can be extremely dangerous itself during the quake if it is not properly attached to the wall. Contact A-FFIX LLC to learn more about securing your possessions or to schedule an assessment. E-mail A-FFIX, or call 866-284-6226.

An unsecured office in the 1994 Northridge, California quake Another office. The shelves that were secured have remained upright

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