Recent earthquakes in Los Angeles have served as a stark reminder of the region’s seismic activity. These tremors underscore the need for heightened preparedness for a potentially larger, more devastating earthquake. It is crucial for residents and authorities to stay vigilant and take proactive measures to ensure safety and resilience […]
The dilemma of whether to allow new construction on active earthquake faults remains contentious. Equally pressing is the issue of the many structures already positioned over these hazardous fissures.
These concerns have emerged prominently in areas like Hollywood and other parts of Southern California, where active faults run through numerous neighborhoods.
In […]
Insurance carriers closely monitor California’s earthquake liabilities, similar to how they track trends in fire, flood, hurricanes, and other hazards that lead to property damage, injury, or death claims. Seismologists’ warnings that California is overdue for a major earthquake have raised concerns among property owners and insurance actuaries. As the […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
June 2024 NEWSLETTER
Important SB 721 Deadline Approaching: Act Now to Ensure Compliance
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
As the deadline for SB 721 compliance approaches, it’s […]
Should new construction be allowed on top of active earthquake faults? And, what about the thousands of structures already perched upon these fearsome fissures?
These questions have played out in Hollywood and other parts of the Southland in recent years, where a worrisome weave of active faults snakes its way through […]
Balconies hold substantial appeal for apartment tenants, especially in regions with exceptional weather such as Los Angeles, known for its enviable climate. These elevated spaces, including decks and walkways, are highly valued in Southern California’s rental market, offering residents convenient outdoor access and private areas for leisure and social gatherings. […]
How many unsafe, soft-story apartment units are there in Orange County?
That question and similar ones about other counties in California led Optimum Seismic, Inc. and the U.S. Resiliency Council to team up with Esri, a leading mapping company, to combine resources to develop maps showing where thousands of potential soft […]
We don’t know 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 buildings will likely suffer the most severe damage from seismic shaking.
Beyond these facts, it’s wise to assess your apartment building’s […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
May 2024 NEWSLETTER
Seismology for Society: A Q&A with Dr. Lucile Jones, the 2023 Beno Gutenberg Lecturer
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Dr. Lucile Jones, a distinguished […]
Most older apartment buildings fall short of today’s standards for earthquake safety and fail to offer the types of interior spaces tenants want.
If your apartment building was constructed before the mid-1970s, it could benefit from an upgrade of both its structural safety and functional design.
Many building owners in these circumstances […]
