Homes & Businesses typically have the same nonstructural hazards. However, these hazards should be eliminated because young children are especially vulnerable. Even a small shelf falling on a young child can do serious harm.

This section of Protecting Our Homes & Businesses from Disasters offers detailed instructions for dealing with nonstructural hazards. The instructions here cover these specific areas:

• Bookcases
  
• Cabinets and Drawers
  
• Large Appliances and Vending Machines
  
• Picture Frames and Bulletin Boards
  
• Ceiling Lights, Suspended Ceilings and Hanging Fixtures
• Windows and Doors
  
• Water Heaters and Pipes & Ducts
  
• Landscaping

The repairs specified in this section are based on common sense. If you notice anything else that needs attention, by all means add it to your list of tasks.