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My Quake Resolutions... 

My new year’s suggestion is to set a reasonable time table to do these things to make your family and your home safer: 

• If your home has a “crawl space,” have your retrofit checked 

• Make sure you have emergency kits at home, in the cars, at the office 

• Get an automatic gas shut-off valve installed at your gas meter 

• Secure all your tall/heavy furniture, your wall hangings, and your appliances 

If you have any questions about what to do, call or email me – my passion is earthquake preparedness and I’m happy to talk with you.  

Make your home secure and your family safe. 

Larry Guillot is the owner of QuakePrepare, an earthquake consulting, securing and kit supply service. Contact him at 558-3299 or see www.quakeprepare.com to receive semi-monthly e-mails and safety reports.