OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
November 2023 NEWSLETTER
Earthquake retrofit delays may be very costly
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Inaction on securing your building with a seismic retrofit can lead to higher costs down the road and liability for death, injuries and property damage.
We don’t know exactly when an earthquake will strike, but we can be better prepared for it. The urgency of seismic retrofitting your apartment has never been more apparent. Delaying this crucial safety measure could prove financially disastrous in the long run.
Failure to act now may result in significantly higher costs and income losses after a quake. Costs of damage repairs are likely to spike due to greater demand following a disaster. Property owners who don’t take appropriate precautions and fail to retrofit their apartments, endanger themselves and their tenants and also expose themselves to substantial financial risks.
Be smart! Contact Optimum Seismic to learn how earthquake retrofits can protect your building, business income and equity. Call (323) 605-0000 or visit www.optimumseismic.com.
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Optimum Seismic has been one of California’s leading earthquake engineering and construction firms for earthquake retrofits and renovations since 1984.
Call Optimum Seismic at (833) 978-7664 to arrange a complimentary property assessment or visit optimumseismic.com.
