Many Californians live in denial about earthquakes, laughing off their threat to our lives and livelihoods. After all, we’ve survived them before—why should the next one be different? The stark reality is that earthquake preparedness should be a priority for everyone. We need to ask ourselves: Are we prepared at […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
July 2024 Newsletter
Ensuring Earthquake Safety for All: The Importance of Retrofitting
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
In seismically active cities along the U.S. West Coast, many […]
The devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria served as a wake-up call for many Californians who once felt confident in their knowledge of seismic activity. With over 50,000 lives lost in those quakes, Californians now wonder: could a similar disaster strike closer to home?
Experts provide a straightforward answer: yes, it’s […]
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 […]
