| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MAY 2024 | 13
We talk about what we need to have in
our home in the event of a natural disaster
or emergency but just as important is
preparing our homes.
Earthquakes — big, medium, or small — are
inevitable and could topple the furniture in our
homes. So how do we keep this from happening?
Here are some suggestions.
There are many types of furniture anchors or fasteners. Some are
very elaborate, and some are very simple. But the most important
aspect of the anchors or fastener IS TO USE THEM! Securing your
wall unit, bookshelf, dresser, TV, or any piece of furniture, that has the
potential of moving or falling over, during an earthquake, is a critical
part of disaster preparedness.
Most anchors and/or fasteners kits are usually two brackets, a
strap or cable and some screws. These products are sold at your
local hardware store, big-box retailers, and online retailers. Generally,
they are easy to install but may require two people, depending on the
restraint and the piece of furniture you are securing.
How Do You Anchor a Piece of Furniture?
Step 1: Locate a stud behind where you want to place the furniture
and drill a pilot hole.
Step 2: Mark the wall and secure the bracket to the wall.
Step 3: Line up the furniture with the wall bracket and mark where
to secure the bracket to the furniture. Install the bracket.
Step 4: Using the strap or cable included in your kit, tether the
furniture to the wall.
For more information and how-to videos, you can search online.
Here are a few examples:
www.wikihow.com/Secure-a-Bookcase-to-a-Wall
www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-anchor-furniture-to-wall/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWpl5JQMP5A
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia0UDNAcn-w
More EPAP information can be found on the SunLakesCC.com
website under Community Info/EPAP. We can also be reached at
(951) 524-3126 for information concerning EPAP and our Sun Lakes
Community. ~ Janis Rice, EPAP PIO
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
SECURING YOUR FURNITURRE
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The Sun Lakes EPAP Team is excited to announce that you can now find us on Facebook. Look for us in your groups at Sun Lakes
EPAP! We will be posting information on preparedness for you and your home, upcoming events, what to do during a natural
disaster and who to contact in the event of a disaster. Check us out, "like" our post, but pleas, only positive responses.
