{"id":14580,"date":"2021-02-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/jardskalftar-varnir-og-vidbunadur\/"},"modified":"2022-09-26T15:17:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T15:17:14","slug":"jardskalftar-varnir-og-vidbunadur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hafnarfjordur.is\/en\/jardskalftar-varnir-og-vidbunadur\/","title":{"rendered":"Earthquakes: Protection and preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Furniture:<\/strong>
Secure cabinets, shelves and heavy items to the floor or wall. Keep the castors on furniture always locked. If the castors do not have a locking mechanism, fit a frame around them to prevent the furniture from moving during an earthquake. However, please note that a frame or a lock on castors will not prevent furniture from tipping over. Secure light decorative items with Blu-Tack.<\/p>\n

Loose items and ornaments:<\/strong>
Do not place heavy items on high shelves or walls without securing them firmly. Blu-Tack can be used to prevent lighter items from shifting during an earthquake. Heavy tableware and objects are best stored in lower cupboards, preferably locked.<\/p>\n

Heating appliances and radiators:<\/strong>
Secure heating appliances and ovens. Familiarise yourself with the location and shut-off point for the water supply and the electrical panel. Securely fasten heat pump heaters. A leak can cause significant damage if the water is not shut off immediately. The same applies to the connections for washing machines and dishwashers.<\/p>\n

Photos, chandeliers:<\/strong>
Secure pictures and chandeliers in closed loops.<\/p>\n

Cupboard doors:<\/strong>
Store heavy tableware in the lower cupboards\/drawers and fit safety\/child locks to cupboard doors to prevent their contents from falling out.<\/p>\n

Accommodation:<\/strong>
Prevent cupboards, paintings, fragile and heavy items from falling onto sleeping areas. Avoid placing beds near large windows and load-bearing walls.<\/p>\n

Air and floor:<\/strong>
Finish suspended ceilings and raised floors well.<\/p>\n

Windows:<\/strong>
Cover windows or fit safety film to glass to prevent a shower of shards if a pane breaks. Do not place beds under windows if there is a risk of earthquakes.<\/p>\n

Insurance:<\/strong>
Compensation from the Icelandic Natural Disaster Insurance for property is based on fire insurance, which is compulsory.<\/p>\n

Radio and announcements:<\/strong>
Listen to announcements and instructions broadcast on the radio. It is a good idea to have a longwave radio in case FM stations go off the air. You can then listen to the radio in your car.<\/p>\n

Telephones:<\/strong>
Mobile phones are of little use if the power goes out for a long time. It can be a good idea to have a car charger or a power bank to charge mobile phones. Send a text message to your nearest and dearest instead of calling (especially after a major earthquake) to reduce the strain on the emergency phone network.<\/p>\n

In earthquake-prone areas, the effects of earthquakes can be reduced through earthquake drills to be better prepared when a major earthquake strikes:<\/p>\n

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