How To Secure Your Home For An Earthquake

How can I secure my home for an earthquake?

To secure your home or apartment for an earthquake you want to be thinking about what's going to fall on you in an earthquake. You want to be securing those items before the earthquake happens. That includes strapping top heavy furniture to the walls, strapping your bookcases to the walls, and strapping water heaters to the walls. Also, if there are heavy items that are high up on the shelf, move those to a lower location. Anything that's going to fall and cause injury or damage, you can take care of in advance of the earthquake by securing your space.