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December, 2020
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December, 2020
Earthquake Retrofits Yield Cost Benefits
Last year, Southern California observed the 25th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake — a 6.7- magnitude blind-reverse thrust temblor that in 1994 caused $67 billion in widespread damage.
It was, and still remains, one of the nation’s most expensive natural disasters.
We’ve learned a lot since then. Thousands of structures throughout California […]
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December, 2020
OC Shows Fire Resilience, But What About Earthquakes?
Orange County can be proud!
In October, we saw fire conditions that in other areas could have caused widespread destruction and horror: violent winds gusts of up to 90 miles per hour whipping up flames and embers in Silverado Canyon and the Blue Ridge region of Yorba Linda.
Quickly encroaching precariously near […]
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December, 2020
Optimum Seismic Retrofits Reduce Tenant Impacts, Preserve Rental Income
Apartment owners faced with any major renovation, repair or alteration of their building are often concerned with the impacts construction could have on their tenants — and whether the work will require added expenses.
These extra costs can include paying for additional precautions to minimize impacts, establishing alternative parking when assigned […]
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December, 2020
How to Deal with Hazardous Material Testing
Asbestos and lead, once touted as miracle materials for construction, now stir feelings of dread among owners of older apartment structures.
The discovery of these substances in the stucco, walls, paint, ceilings and other components of a building can substantially increase the cost of any demolition or reconstruction project.
Once found, state, […]
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November, 2020
What is the Cost of Disaster?
What is the cost of being unprepared for disaster?
In California, the numbers are staggering – and growing.
This year alone, the Golden State has seen natural disaster in the form of COVID-19 as well as record-breaking wildfires, bringing price tags to taxpayers in the tens of billions of dollars.
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November, 2020
Is Your Building on Firm Ground Against Earthquakes?
If your apartment building is located in Mission Bay, Mission Valley, Tierra Santa, Linda Vista, or many other communities in the Greater San Diego Area – it may sit on soil prone to liquefaction, landslides or other instability when shaken by an earthquake.
These destructive reactions can happen when ground vibrations […]
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November, 2020
Major Earthquake? Insurance Alone Won’t Protect You
Nobody should be caught without insurance. It’s an essential tool to guard against excessive risk associated with our automobiles, our property, our health, even our lives.
But while insurance may help to cushion the blow of an accident or worse, it does nothing to prevent these adversities from occurring.
If you own […]
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November, 2020
Long Beach Earthquake Safety Project Delayed by COVID-19
For years, the city of Long Beach has been proactive at addressing seismic vulnerabilities within its communities.
The city served as the beta test site for California’s earthquake early warning system; it has taken steps recently to retrofit the Civic Center and Community Hospital for seismic safety; and it has been […]
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November, 2020
The Puente Hills Fault: L.A.’s Biggest Monster
Tokyo had Godzilla.
Los Angeles, for more than a century, has feared the notorious San Andreas Fault.
But Angelenos have been overlooking a closer and even more deadly monster: the Puente Hills fault, which could kill more people and cause more damage than the San Andreas in the LA area because it […]