Are you ready for the Big One?

Are you ready for the Big One?

Well, El Niño might have been a bust but there’s no doubt the Big One is coming.

The odds of a major earthquake erupting in Southern California sometime in the next 30 years are as high as 80 to 90 percent and the impact will be enormous.

That’s why it is so important that homeowners take precautions now to make their homes as safe and secure as possible.

Here are a few easy and relatively inexpensive ways to protect your home, yourself and your loved ones in the event of an earthquake:Make sure your home is bolted to the foundation. Anchor bolts, which cost about $2 each, should be installed every six feet around the perimeter of the house.

• Water heaters should be strapped to the wall to prevent injuries and fires from broken gas mains.
• Bookcases and other heavy objects should be attached to the wall to prevent falling.  Heavy wire strung between eye hooks attached to the top of the object and the wall should do the job.
• Install kid-proof latches on cupboards to keep items from flying out.

For further emergency preparedness tips click on Public Safety on the City of San Dimas website at www.cityofsandimas.com

Once your home is secure, you need to consider your business. The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce has a comprehensive section on Disaster Planning under Tools for Business at www.sandimaschamber.com

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About  – Lori Alvarez is the CEO of Lori Alvarez & Team, kw Realty East Foothills who has been building her family legacy since February 2007. Where by the blessings and graces of God she has taken her team to be #1 TOP AGENT in Listing and / or Sales Agent for 2011/2012/2013/2014 /2015 in her Glendora office. She uses the MREA (Millionaire Real Estate Agent) models as an operations manual, many other amazing mentors, and her faith in God! Lori Alvarez can be reached by e-mail at Lori@Lorialvarez.net OR friend me on facebook OR Tweets available on Twitter! However my favorite is by phone at 909-227-4196! Rock with us on Youtube - click here!  To check out Lori's Listings click here! 

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