Secure Heavy Furniture to the Wall to Prevent Tipping

Unsecured bookshelves, dressers, and TV stands kill children every year and injure adults during earthquakes. A toddler climbing a dresser, a pet jumping on a shelf, or a moderate tremor can topple furniture that weighs hundreds of pounds. Anti-tip straps or L-brackets cost a few dollars and take 15 minutes to install with a drill and wall anchors. Anchor every tall or heavy piece of furniture, especially in children's rooms. It's one of those things that feels unnecessary until the one time it isn't.