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BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE, MAKE SURE EVERYTHING’S PROTECTED. And no-one knows that better than Cantabrians. Five years on from the most devastating of the earthquakes that struck the region, Canterbury leads the way in making homes safer. But there’s more to do. Take some simple steps now to lessen the chance of losing treasured possessions, having damage to your home, or worse, experiencing injury or loss of life to your family in another natural disaster. Fix and fasten those items in your home that are valuable or could cause damage or injury. And ensure you have a survival kit, escape plan and a safe meeting place. It’s what you do now that could make all the difference. No-one can predict the location, timing and intensity of an earthquake.
