Provide yourself with fire-fighting tools such as fire extinguishers and buckets.

Make sure you know how to use them.

If you keep the bath tub filled with water, it may come in handy for fire-fighting or other uses in an emergency.

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(4) Be prepared to protect yourself.

We often hear people say,"I knew what to do, but I wasn't able to do it when the earthquake."

To avoid the same thing happening to you, you need to pay attention to the following points;

Evaluation your home in terms of safety against earthquakes.

It is necessary to evaluate the capacity of your home to withstand an earthquake and to inspect block-built walls. If necessary, you should

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