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1 March, 2025

Seismic Resilience: Should You Retrofit, Insure, or Both?

By |2025-03-28T03:15:30+00:00March 1st, 2025|AAGLA, Earthquake Retrofit, Seismic Resilience|

Insurance carriers continue to closely monitor California’s earthquake liabilities, much like they track risks from wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. With seismologists warning that California is overdue for a major earthquake, property owners and insurance providers alike are growing increasingly concerned. As these risks escalate, so do the costs associated with […]

1 February, 2025

Preparedness Saves Lives: Why Earthquake Readiness is Critical Amid Ongoing Disasters

By |2025-03-14T20:32:30+00:00February 1st, 2025|AAGLA, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Retrofit, Earthquake Safety, Earthquake Threats|

In the morning of January 10, 2025, San Francisco Bay Area residents were reminded of California’s precarious geological reality. A preliminary magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck near the San Francisco Zoo, shaking the city awake. While light and weak shaking rippled across the region, no injuries or significant damage were reported. […]

1 January, 2025

Preparing for the Big One: The Critical Role of Seismic Retrofits

By |2025-01-14T18:15:15+00:00January 1st, 2025|AAGLA, Seismic Retrofit|

The recent December 2024 magnitude 7 earthquake off California’s coast served as a stark reminder of the Golden State’s seismic vulnerability. While no catastrophic damage or loss of life occurred, such an event underlines the importance of being prepared for future earthquakes—particularly the much-dreaded “Big One.”

Seismologists agree that while individual […]

1 December, 2024

The Risk to Southern California’s Water Supply from a Major Earthquake: Are We Prepared?

By |2024-12-13T14:28:21+00:00December 1st, 2024|AAGLA|

Living in Southern California often comes with the unshakable thought: When will the next big earthquake strike? With over 20 million residents relying on water from outside sources, a major earthquake would threaten not only lives and infrastructure but also the very foundation of daily survival—water supply.

Dr. Lucy Jones, a renowned seismologist, […]

1 November, 2024

Seismic Retrofitting: A Critical Step in Earthquake Preparedness

By |2024-11-13T22:47:59+00:00November 1st, 2024|AAGLA, earthquake preparedness|

Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters, and in regions like the Pacific Northwest and California, the risk is ever-present. The looming threat of the “Big One” — a magnitude 9.0 earthquake along the Cascadia subduction zone — is a major concern for cities like Tacoma, Washington, where experts […]

2 October, 2024

Is Your Apartment Building 80% Earthquake Safe?

By |2024-10-09T20:11:50+00:00October 2nd, 2024|AAGLA, Apartment Building, Apartment Buildings Earthquake Safety, apartments seismic retrofit|

Real estate trends are often shaped by changing preferences. Once-popular features like wood paneling and shag carpet have been replaced by modern aesthetics such as bright walls and wood-style flooring. Beyond design, functionality has also evolved, with tenants now seeking spacious layouts, natural light, and an increasing focus on seismic […]

1 September, 2024

Understanding Building Failures During Earthquakes

By |2024-09-25T23:32:58+00:00September 1st, 2024|AAGLA, earthquake damage, Earthquakes|

In our industry, there’s a saying: earthquakes don’t kill people, buildings do. While this is an oversimplification, it highlights the critical fact that the threat to public safety during earthquakes is primarily due to structural instability. Injuries occur because building facades, walls, parapets, ceilings, or other structural components collapse under […]

1 August, 2024

Does Denial of Earthquake Risks Exacerbate Disasters?

By |2024-09-25T23:15:19+00:00August 1st, 2024|AAGLA, Earthquake Risk|

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 […]

1 July, 2024

Earthquake Preparedness: Should You Retrofit, Insure, or Both?

By |2024-09-25T23:06:08+00:00July 1st, 2024|AAGLA, Earthquake Insurance, Earthquake Retrofit|

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 […]

1 June, 2024

Is Your Building at Risk of Being Red-Tagged During an Earthquake?

By |2024-07-22T17:11:55+00:00June 1st, 2024|AAGLA, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Resilience|

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 […]

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