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A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed
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A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape
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A simple kit for anchoring a TV, appliance, or furniture to a wall may include straps, attachment hardware, and screws for attaching both to the appliance and to the wall
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A water heater and furnace are protected from flood waters by a concrete floodwall, with a shielded, gasketed door.
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A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.
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An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake
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An innovative U-shaped heat pump offers SEER 15 efficiency and operation with smart phones
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Earthquake-ready home actions include securing cabinets, shelves, and heavy furniture or electronics to walls and preparing utilities for disruptive movement.
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Furniture and heavy household items should be anchored to prevent tipping over during an earthquake and for everyday use if small children are in the home
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Heavy-gauge metal strapping can be used to secure water heaters and other appliances
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Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps
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Portable air conditioners offer flexibility with where they are located, but usually need to be installed near a window as they require one or two intake/exhaust ducts connected to the exterior
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Preventative steps to take throughout the home to prepare for an earthquake or other natural disasters
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Small, battery-powered evaporative coolers can be appropriate for personal cooling in arid climates (only)
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The cabinet above this refrigerator will keep it from tipping forward during a seismic event
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The water heater and other appliances are located above the Base Flood Elevation.
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This depiction of a saddle installed window heat pump does not obstruct window use and provides fairly quiet 120 Volt operation
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This infrared image shows little heat gain from north-facing double-pane windows with blinds, but significant heat output from computer monitors
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This MSHP operates with 120 volts power, has an EER of 18 Btu/Wh, uses about 800 W at full output, and operates remotely with a smart home control system
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Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.
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