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EARTHQUAKE TIPS AND SAFETY PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Earthquake Tips and Safety Preventive Measures
Around 8:40 pm of March 1, a minor earthquake once again jolted the Bay Area. The magnitude came about to four-point-two temblor according to the source. The quake was centered near East Bay town of Lafayette. The residents from Sonoma to San Jose County reported feeling the quake. It was minor that it didn't cause any serious damage or injuries to anyone. There were some that reported a broken water pipe that caused flooding at an office in Pleasant Hill. Another woman in Lafayette told authorities that her water heater had detached itself from the wall and flooded her basement according to Contra Costa fire officials. Make sure that your water heater is strapped twice to the wall. Besides, it's a compliance safety issue (California code, Health and Safety code, under section 19210-19217) for every homeowner to check their water heater being properly secured to the wall. Here are some few tips:
Securing a Water Heater
Mark your water heater at the front center, about one-third of the way down from the top and approximately one-third of the way up from the bottom. Ensure that the bottom mark is at least 4 inches above the water controls. ... more

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