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AGENCY EMERGENCY PLANNING

H. Facility Preparation

Make sure your physical environment supports your safety

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Earthquake Putty (or Museum Wax) holds delicate items in place
Straps brace heavy furniture and large items in place
Safety Hooks stop pictures, clocks and mirrors from falling
Cabinet latches keep fingers and toes away from broken glass

Done Action Assigned To Due Date
Bolt heavy cabinets, bookshelves or other furniture to wall studs
Strap computers, fax, equipment to desk or tables
Secure pictures and other wall hangings by using safety hooks
Clear exits, pathways and earthquake-safe spaces
Fasten breakables to walls or shelves with museum wax
Lower heavy items to bottom shelves
Remove fire and chemical hazards
Install smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, cabinet latches
Label fire exits and safety supplies
Clearly mark your gas and water shut-off valves. Post clear simple instructions for shutting off each one (in all languages needed).
Keep a conveniently located set of tools to facilitate prompt gas shut-off. Tools should include both pipe and crescent wrenches.
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Sketch your facility and note vital emergency resources. Which of these will you include?

Include Action Notes  
Fire extinguishers
Go kits
Tool kits
Supply Cache
First Aid Supplies
Water shutoff
Gas shutoff
Escape routes
Generator(s)
Documents safe
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