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RceiSome local governments provide assistance with earthquake resistance assessment and earthquake resistance reinforcement and introducing and installing devices to prevent furniture and appliances from falling over. For the municipal government contact information, please refer to page 67. CurryChocolateWaterWaterCrackers(1) Secure furniture and home appliances that could fall over or move around.(2) In storage closets, put heavy items on the bottom, light items on the top, and fasten the doors with a latch.(3) Apply shatter-prevention film to glass panels.(4) Keep slippers, exercise shoes, and work gloves close at hand in case you must walk through shattered objects.(5) Always keep doorways and exits free of clutter.(6) If you live high off the ground (about the 10th floor and above), take measures to prevent furniture from being moved by long-period ground motion and measures against large, slow swaying.In the event of a large-scale disaster, consider taking refuge at home if evacuation life is possible in your home. To do so, it is useful to keep a "daily stockpile" by regularly stockpiling a little extra food and daily necessities for taking refuse at home. The number of items and quantities you prepare should be based on the members of your household. (Please see Page 52 for details.) In the event of a large-scale disaster, such as an earthquake directly below Tokyo, you may not be able to refuel your car. If you have a car, keep the following 3 things in mind in case of a disaster. Preparation may save your life.(a) Always be aware of what to do when a disaster occurs.(b) You may not always be able to refuel your car during a disaster.(c) Refuel before your fuel tank is less than 1/2 full.2. Conduct a safety check of rooms3. Please decide several ways to confirm safety (Please refer to page 23 for details).4. Prepare a stockpile of daily necessities5. Always keep your car's fuel tank full.13