Storage Shelf Safety Tip for Earthquake Country

I do not think there is much of a debate that shelving is the best way to organize and store all of the items in your home. From bookcases in the living room to a console in the entryway to a buffet in the kitchen, shelves make up the majority of the furniture in our homes. However, I have started to grow uncomfortable with all of the vertical shelving in my home, and started to implement some storage shelf safety tactics in my home.

You see, I live in Southern California, which is well-known for its propensity for earthquakes. Every few years (and sometimes a couple of times a year), we will go for a little 15 second ride as the earth re-situates itself. Even though the vast majority of earthquakes are too small to do much damage (sometimes too small to even feel!), there is that potential for a bigger earthquake.

I have lived in Southern California my entire life, so I am well-prepared to take care of myself and my family in the case of an earthquake. However, one thing that does worry me is all of the shelf storage that I have throughout the home. We have quite a few valuable items that are stored on shelving.

The first and most important step to take when implementing storage shelf safety in your home is to get Earthquake Putty.  It’s non-toxic, soft, easy to use, and reusable. Just tear off a piece, knead in your hand and stick between your collectible and the surface it is sitting on. It keeps your valuables attached to shelves and other surfaces in the event of a quake

If you live on the West Coast or any other area that is susceptible to earthquakes, use this helpful storage shelf safety tip and keep your items and family safe!