On Monday, April 14, 2025, millions of people across Southern California received an alert on their mobile phones seconds before a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit San Diego County, thanks to the ShakeAlert system developed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). ShakeAlert, which began operating in California in 2019, detects seismic […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
May 2025 NEWSLETTER
Building Safety Starts with You: Learn About Seismic Retrofits this May
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
May is Building Safety Month, an international […]
In recent years, Long Beach has taken bold steps toward creating a more equitable and resilient city. Community forums, listening sessions, and equity initiatives have brought thousands of residents together to confront the realities of racial and socioeconomic disparities—and to find pathways toward meaningful change.
One area that often goes overlooked […]
While Tokyo has its iconic Godzilla, Los Angeles has long been known for fearing the San Andreas Fault. But there’s an even more dangerous fault in L.A.’s backyard that could cause more destruction and loss of life than the San Andreas: the Puente Hills fault. Lying beneath densely populated, older […]
Orange County has a lot to be proud of when it comes to disaster preparedness.
Back in October 2020, fast-moving wildfires driven by 90 mph winds in Silverado Canyon and Yorba Linda threatened thousands of homes and forced over 60,000 residents to evacuate. It could have been catastrophic—but the region was […]
What is the cost of being unprepared for disaster?
In California, the numbers remain staggering.
Over the past few years, natural disasters—from pandemics and wildfires to storms and earthquakes—have brought billions in losses. While recovery efforts are costly, one fact remains clear: proactive investments in disaster preparedness can save lives and billions […]
OPTIMUM SEISMIC, INC.
April 2025 NEWSLETTER
What Earthquake Simulations Reveal About Building Safety
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Recent advancements in earthquake simulation technology are offering a realistic look at […]
The Santa Ana Mountain range in Orange County is a beautiful regional treasure, providing a spectacular backdrop to life in our area.
Beginning at the Whittier Fault and stretching south to the Santa Margarita River, major summits reach skyward, the mightiest being Modjeska (5,496 feet) and Santiago (5,689 feet) – which […]
Is your apartment building up to today’s seismic safety and design standards? If it was built before the mid-1970s, it may be time for an upgrade—both structurally and functionally.
Many building owners are combining seismic retrofitting with interior renovations, taking advantage of the opportunity to modernize living spaces while strengthening their properties […]
Insurance protects your finances. Seismic retrofits protect lives—and your livelihood.
As an apartment owner, you’ve worked hard to build your assets. But with new research showing that San Diego is at even greater earthquake risk than previously thought, hoping for the best is not a reliable strategy. Proactive measures, like seismic […]
