Electricity safety is the most important thing to pay attention to after an earthquake. People should check that the electrical
appliances  in their homes are safe before turning on switches or plugs to avoid fires.

Wait for danger to occur. Taiwan, which is located in the earthquake zone, still needs to be prepared for earthquake and disaster prevention. It is recommended that people put away large furniture in their homes.

Secure household appliances to prevent heavy objects from falling, endangering personal safety or causing fires when a strong earthquake strikes. If there is a power outage due to an earthquake,After surviving an earthquake safely, be sure not to turn on electrical switches or plugs rashly, and pay attention to safety precautions

1. Turn off the power and gas: the wires in the house may be damaged due to earthquake pull;
2. Check the electrical appliances in your home:
A. Are the plugs and sockets loose?
B. Is the furniture displaced and pressing on the wires?
C. Whether the wires are bent or broken
D. Finally check that the electrical appliances are safe and wait for the power to be restored.

If there is a power outage, please also pay attention. Home appliances such as refrigerators and freezers usually still have a certain ability to keep cold after a power outage, so do not open the refrigerator or freezer to avoid loss of cold air and damage to ingredients. Generally speaking, if the refrigerator is out of power for more than 4 hours, it will pay attention to whether the refrigerated ingredients may be spoiled. The freezer (cabinet) can be stored for 24 hours when it is half full; when it is fully full, It can be stored for 48 hours. However, if the food has abnormal smell, color, or texture, for the sake of health, the doubtful ingredients should be directly stored. give up.

You should also develop a certain safety awareness when using electrical appliances every day. For example, unplug electrical appliances that are not in use and avoid using extension cords full of electrical appliances.

Extension cords should also be replaced after a certain period of use, and the electrical wiring in your home should be checked regularly for bends, aging, etc.

In this situation, these good habits that can be maintained on a daily basis, as long as they are followed, can greatly improve the safety of electricity at home.

Check carefully to ensure the safety of electricity at home!

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