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Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning.
Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. In The Home Fasten shelves securely to walls. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit.