Monthly Archives: September 2025

4 September, 2025

Could Your Building Be Red-Tagged After the Next Quake?

By |2025-10-07T20:18:50+00:00September 4th, 2025|AAOC, Earthquake Risk, Earthquake Safety|

Nobody knows exactly where or when the next major earthquake will strike, but we do know that quakes are inevitable in California and many other states.

It’s also clear what types of buildings will likely suffer the most damage from seismic shaking.

Beyond these basic points, it’s always best to assess your […]

3 September, 2025

Will the Big One Worsen California’s Homelessness Crisis?

By |2025-10-07T20:14:45+00:00September 3rd, 2025|AACSC, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Risk, Earthquakes|

How would a major earthquake impact California’s growing homeless population?

In 2019, the number of people in the state without homes grew by more than 21,300 people, or 16.4% — more than all other states in the nation combined — the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported.  It rose […]

2 September, 2025

Dispelling Myths About Earthquakes and Retrofits

By |2025-10-07T20:07:21+00:00September 2nd, 2025|Earthquake Retrofit, Earthquake Retrofits, Earthquake Safety, Earthquakes, SDCAA|

For as long as earthquakes have shaken the ground, they’ve sparked fear, uncertainty, and even superstition. In ancient times, many believed these powerful events were caused by angry gods, mythical giants, or enormous creatures hidden beneath the earth. The Japanese believed a giant catfish living at the bottom of the […]

1 September, 2025

The Basics of Earthquakes and Seismic Safety

By |2025-10-07T20:01:53+00:00September 1st, 2025|AAGLA, Earthquake Safety, Seismic Safety|

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 shaking.[i]

When a small quake strikes nearby, […]

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