Walk through each room and ask a single question: what would fall on me here?
Anchor tall furniture to studs. Secure bookshelves, wardrobes, and TV units with straps or brackets. Fit latches to kitchen cabinets.
Move heavy objects to lower shelves. Do not hang mirrors, frames, or glass above beds and sofas.
Know where your gas valve and electrical panel are, and keep the tools to shut them off nearby.
Identify two exits from every room and one safe spot — under a sturdy table, away from windows.
Practise the route with everyone in the household, including children, at least twice a year.
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