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 […]
On January 17, 1994, at precisely 4:31 a.m., Southern California experienced one of its most devastating natural disasters: the Northridge Earthquake. With a magnitude of 6.7, the earthquake lasted only 10-20 seconds but left an indelible mark on the region. As we mark the 31st anniversary of this tragic event, […]
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 […]
There are few remaining survivors of the infamous 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, but Poly High School remains a storied reminder of that tragedy: the timing of which – at 5:56 p.m. – saved the lives of hundreds if not thousands of children because classes were not in session.
This month marks […]
The ABCs Of Earthquakes And Seismic Engineering
Most Californians have experienced earthquakes. There are the large ones – sudden, jarring jolts followed by more strong shaking that can last from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. Farther away, these feel like a gentle “bump,” often followed by more rolling […]
Small businesses, the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, are often the first to suffer from natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Although they create two-thirds of new jobs and stimulate economic growth – particularly in underrepresented communities – small businesses are often least prepared to withstand disasters
The COVID-19 pandemic brought devastating loss […]
There are few remaining survivors of the infamous 1933 Long Beach Earthquake, but Poly High School remains a storied reminder of that tragedy: the timing of which – at 5:56 p.m. – saved the lives of hundreds if not thousands of children because classes were not in session.
This month marks […]
Three weeks of nearly nonstop rain in California dropped an estimated 32 trillion gallons of water on California, as nine atmospheric rivers barraged the state with record-breaking rainfall.[1] The steady stream of storms helped replenish reservoirs and built a snowpack 226% above normal for this time of year. […]
How would a major earthquake impact California’s growing homeless population?
In 2019, the number of people in the state without homes grew by more than 21,300 people, or 16.4% — more than all other states in the nation combined — the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. It rose […]
City of San Diego officials are getting serious about resilience, and they’re turning to the community for feedback on what that means.
In 2020, the city completed a Climate Change Hazard Vulnerability Assessment, which has served as the foundation for a new plan – Climate Resilient SD – to ensure that […]
