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How vulnerable is your apartment to earthquake damage?
If it is located within a fault, landslide, or liquefaction zone, it may be at risk – and a combination of any of these could be disastrous.
Active earthquake faults in Orange County run […]
We were all shaken by reports of February’s earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. Nearly 50,000 were confirmed dead, and at least 164,000 buildings collapsed or were so badly damaged they need to be demolished. From the comfort of our homes, it’s easy to think we are immune to such […]
Many older apartment buildings still contain hazardous materials like asbestos and lead-based paint. While some owners may downplay the risks or feel tempted to cut corners during renovation work, doing so can lead to serious consequences.
Improper removal can expose workers and tenants to harmful toxins and result in environmental contamination. […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
August 2025 NEWSLETTER
New Map Shows California’s Highest Earthquake Shaking Risks
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
A newly released map from the California Geological […]
In 2025, environmental safety remains a major priority for property owners, contractors, and regulatory agencies alike. Despite advancements in construction and abatement technology, asbestos and lead continue to pose significant risks in older apartment buildings, particularly those built before 1980. These materials, once commonly used in insulation, paint, and pipe […]
Californians are no strangers to seismic activity. The state’s high earthquake risk stems from the complex network of active fault lines running beneath our communities, making areas like Greater Los Angeles especially vulnerable.
The closer you are to a fault, the more likely you are to be impacted by seismic activity. […]
Insurance carriers track the pulse of California’s earthquake liabilities, just as they monitor trends in fire, flood, hurricanes, and other hazards that can cause claims to be filed for property damage, injury or death.
Warnings from seismologists that California is long overdue for a major earthquake has property owners and insurance […]
Will San Diego Be at the Center of California’s Next Deadly Earthquake?
Experts estimate that there is a 99 to 1 chance that a major, potentially deadly earthquake will strike somewhere in California during our lifetimes. Whether it hits near San Diego or along another fault line, the threat is real […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
July 2025 NEWSLETTER
Resilience Movement Growing Stronger
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
On April 18, 1906, a powerful magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck off the […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
June 2025 NEWSLETTER
UC San Diego’s Shake Table is Making Buildings Safer
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Following Building Safety Month in May, we’re spotlighting the groundbreaking […]
