- 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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