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  • Move heavy items, such as pictures, mirrors or tall dressers away from your bed.
  • Secure tall furniture with lag bolts to wall studs.
  • Fasten shelves securely to walls.
  • Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
  • Put latches on cabinet doors.
  • Store breakable items in low, closed cabinets.
  • Brace overhead light fixtures.
  • Fasten your water heater to wall studs and bolt it to the floor. Secure propane tanks against overturning or sliding.
  • Store potentially hazardous materials, such as cleaners, fertilizers, chemicals, in appropriate containers and in sturdy cabinets fastened to the wall or floor.



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