Earthquake
Before
Appliances
Most homes have a wide range of appliances - from microwave ovens to television sets. These can slide off benches and topple from cabinets, becoming hazards both during and after an earthquake.
Small Appliances
Non-slip mats are good under smaller appliances like microwaves, videos and others where most of the weight is low down. Rubber “cups” that sit under the feet of an appliance or self-adhesive Velcro pads can be effective. Both are available from many appliance and hardware stores. Built-in appliances and items in wall units can be secured with wood battens or aluminium moulding or trim screwed to the edge of shelves to create a lip of at least 15mm in height.
Many appliances such as microwave ovens can be fastened with curtain wire passed through strong loops cut from leather or similar, and fixed with curtain wire hooks to eye screws in the wall studs. This will hold in strong shakes.
WARNING: Do not drill or otherwise make holes in appliances.
Related Resources
Emergency Survival kit
Emergency Plan
First Aid Kit
Getaway Kit