Monthly Archives: March 2025

4 March, 2025

The Science Behind Seismic Safety: How to Protect Your Apartment Building

By |2025-03-28T03:31:55+00:00March 4th, 2025|AACSC, Seismic Engineering, Seismic Resilience, seismic retrofit safety, Seismic Safety|

A recent social media post sparked an important question about earthquake safety:

Q: Is there a way to know how safe your apartment building is in case of an earthquake?

While some believe that a building’s past survival guarantees future stability, this assumption is dangerously flawed. Each earthquake is different, and a building’s […]

3 March, 2025

Choosing the Right Seismic Retrofit Contractor: A Critical Decision for Apartment Owners

By |2025-03-28T03:23:44+00:00March 3rd, 2025|AAOC, Earthquake Retrofit Contractor, Seismic Retrofit|

As an apartment owner, protecting your property and residents from the devastating effects of a major earthquake is a top priority. A well-executed seismic retrofit not only enhances safety but also safeguards your investment and future income. However, the success of your retrofit project depends largely on selecting the right […]

2 March, 2025

Preparing for Earthquakes: Understanding the Risks and Taking Action in 2025

By |2025-03-28T03:26:58+00:00March 2nd, 2025|earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Retrofit, Earthquake Risk, Earthquake Safety, SDCAA|

The devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria in 2023 served as a stark reminder of the immense destruction that seismic events can bring. With over 50,000 lives lost, these disasters left many Californians wondering: Could a similar catastrophe strike closer to home?

Experts provide a clear answer: Yes, it’s not […]

1 March, 2025

Seismic Resilience: Should You Retrofit, Insure, or Both?

By |2025-03-28T03:15:30+00:00March 1st, 2025|AAGLA, Earthquake Retrofit, Seismic Resilience|

Insurance carriers continue to closely monitor California’s earthquake liabilities, much like they track risks from wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. With seismologists warning that California is overdue for a major earthquake, property owners and insurance providers alike are growing increasingly concerned. As these risks escalate, so do the costs associated with […]

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