Monthly Archives: March 2024

5 March, 2024

Reflecting on the Nisqually Earthquake Anniversary: A Reminder for Earthquake Preparedness has been sent

By |2024-03-07T21:28:46+00:00March 5th, 2024|Seismic Waves|

OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.

March 2024 NEWSLETTER

Reflecting on the Nisqually Earthquake Anniversary: A Reminder for Earthquake Preparedness

Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.

Reflecting on the Nisqually Earthquake Anniversary: On February […]

4 March, 2024

Simple Strategies To Planning An Earthquake Retrofit

By |2024-03-11T22:48:16+00:00March 4th, 2024|Earthquake Resilience, Earthquake Retrofit, Earthquake Retrofits, SDCAA, Tenant Habitability Process|

California has an average of about 21 earthquakes per day, 150 quakes per week, 7,750 a year.

Most are too small to be noticed, yet our state sees more seismic activity than virtually any other place in the world. California also experiences more earthquake damage than other parts of the U.S. […]

3 March, 2024

Balcony Law Requires Inspection, Repairs

By |2024-03-11T22:38:49+00:00March 3rd, 2024|AAOC, balcony Laws, Building Balcony Safety|

Balconies are a significant draw for apartment renters, particularly in places with great weather like San Diego – considered one of the best climates on Earth.  Balconies, decks and elevated walkways are a valuable amenity in Southern California’s multifamily real estate market — popular with renters for providing easy access […]

2 March, 2024

Marking The 91st Anniversary Of The Long Beach Earthquake

By |2024-03-11T22:29:47+00:00March 2nd, 2024|AACSC, earthquake damage, Earthquake Resilience|

There are few remaining survivors of the infamous 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, but Poly High School remains a storied reminder of that tragedy: the timing of which – at 5:56 p.m. – saved the lives of hundreds if not thousands of children because classes were not in session.

This month marks […]

1 March, 2024

The ABCs Of Earthquakes And Seismic Engineering

By |2024-03-11T22:09:43+00:00March 1st, 2024|AAGLA, earthquake damage, Earthquake Retrofits, Earthquake Risk, Earthquake Safety, Seismic Engineering|

The ABCs Of Earthquakes And Seismic Engineering

Most Californians have experienced earthquakes.  There are the large ones – sudden, jarring jolts followed by more strong shaking that can last from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. Farther away, these feel like a gentle “bump,” often followed by more rolling […]

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