Nobody knows 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 types of buildings will likely suffer the most damage from seismic shaking.
Beyond these basic points, it’s always best to assess your […]
San Diego’s earthquake risk is significantly higher than previously thought, according to recent maps prepared by the California Geological Survey.
Recent information reveals the region’s fault zones are significantly larger and far-reaching than previously assumed – stretching along the Rose Canyon fault, an extension of the Los Angeles Newport-Inglewood fault, which […]
Orange County’s economy is robust: leading most other U.S. counties, many states – even some countries – in terms of output.
The region’s gross domestic product, at $221 billion in 2020, surpasses that of Oregon and New Zealand, and nearly tops Google, the Orange County Register recently reported.
As the ninth largest […]
Demolition of the “old” Long Beach City Hall – dedicated on the day of the nation’s bicentennial on July 4, 1976 – is underway. By the end of the year, it could be completely razed.
Deemed a threat in a major earthquake, the 14-story tower was closed in 2019 due to […]
Increasing density of urban areas and climate change are leaving many communities more vulnerable than ever to earthquakes, fire, flood, and hurricanes.
In 2020, the United States experienced a record-breaking level of disasters leaving a billion dollars or more in damages, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. The costliest […]
Apartments and other buildings in the Los Angeles region, sit in the crosshairs of what experts agree could be the nation’s worst earthquake disaster.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency uses Geographic Information System technology to estimate physical, economic, and social impacts of disasters such as earthquakes. This nationally applied standard, called […]
An estimated 18 million Americans will take part this month in the Great ShakeOut, a national safety drill designed to heighten awareness of ways to prepare for major earthquakes.
The month will be filled with messages about earthquake risk and personal safety, culminating with the annual drill, which will be held […]
Should older structures be inspected for safety?
It’s a question being raised throughout the nation as building officials, elected officials and residents weigh similarities between high-rises in their cities and the ill-fated Champlain Towers, which collapsed killing nearly 100 people on June 24.
The 12-story Florida condo tower was due for a […]
Does your apartment building meet today’s standards for seismic safety and interior layout? If built before the mid-1970s, it could benefit from an upgrade of both.
Many building owners in these circumstances are taking advantage of the financial benefits of renovating their building’s interior spaces along with their seismic retrofit project.
The […]
It’s been a difficult year for owners of rental income properties, with up to 20% of Southern California tenants behind on rent and many owing balances in the tens of thousands of dollars, according to various reports.
News coverage cites anonymous owners afraid to speak out on how policies put in […]
