Home Hazard Hunt

In a disaster, anything that can move, fall, break, or cause a fire is a potential hazard.

- Repair defective electrical wiring. Smell for leaky gas connections. If you smell gas, turn the gas off and call a professional to repair it.

- Keep the shut-off switch for oxygen equipment near your bed or chair, so you can get to it quickly if there is a fire.

- Fasten shelves securely to the wall. Place large, heavy objects on lower shelves or the floor.

- Hang pictures and mirrors away from beds. Bolt large pictures or mirrors to the wall.

- Secure water heater by strapping it to a nearby wall.

- Repair cracks in ceilings or foundations. Brace overhead light fixtures.

- Store weed killers, pesticides and flammable products away from heat sources.

- Have chimneys, flue pipes, vent connectors, and gas vents cleaned and repaired by a professional.