{"id":4943,"date":"2026-09-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=disaster-prevention&p=4943"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T02:10:23","slug":"moving-house-earthquake-safety","status":"publish","type":"disaster-prevention","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/disaster-prevention\/moving-house-earthquake-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving House: A Smart Time to Improve Home Earthquake Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Moving to a new home is a major life event. It is also a practical opportunity to think about earthquake safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furniture, televisions, appliances, shelves, and other household items can move or fall during strong shaking. These secondary hazards may cause injuries or damage even when the building itself remains standing. FEMA<\/a><\/mark> advises people to stay away from objects that could fall during an earthquake, highlighting the importance of preparing the home before an earthquake occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that improving home safety does not always require major construction. When you move or rearrange your home, you already have a chance to decide where heavy objects should go and how they can be secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Earthquake Safety Matters at Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Earthquakes can happen with little warning, and it is difficult to know exactly when or where strong shaking will occur. This makes preparation an important part of disaster preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When people think about earthquake damage, they often imagine damage to buildings. However, furniture and household items can also become hazards. A television may fall, a shelf may tip over, or objects stored above eye level may drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, earthquake safety should consider both people and property<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One useful approach is to reduce risks before an earthquake happens rather than trying to deal with the consequences afterward. Securing furniture and equipment can help create a safer house and reduce potential hazards for your family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Start With the Items That Could Cause the Most Risk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You do not necessarily need to earthquake-proof everything in your home at once. Start by looking around each room and asking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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