Earthquake Resilience

4 December, 2025

Should San Diego’s Hazard Report Include Earthquakes?

By |2026-01-29T00:30:40+00:00December 4th, 2025|Earthquake Resilience, SDCAA|

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 […]

1 December, 2025

Does Earthquake Denial Make Disaster Worse?

By |2026-01-29T00:04:33+00:00December 1st, 2025|AAGLA, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Resilience|

Many Californians live in earthquake denial. We laugh them off, ignore their ever-present threat to our lives and livelihoods. After all, some reason, we’ve lived through earthquakes before. Why should the next one be different?

The stark reality is that protecting ourselves from earthquakes should be on all of our minds. […]

2 November, 2025

Earthquake Resilience: Is Your Building Truly on Solid Ground?

By |2025-11-20T23:47:15+00:00November 2nd, 2025|earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Resilience, SDCAA|

Apartment buildings in the Greater San Diego Area may sit on soil that is prone to liquefaction, landslides or other instability when shaken by an earthquake.

If your apartment building is located in Mission Bay, Mission Valley, Tierra Santa, Linda Vista, and many other San Diego communities, it’s best to have […]

4 June, 2025

Preparing Orange County for the Next Earthquake: Why Seismic Retrofitting is Essential

By |2025-06-18T22:07:11+00:00June 4th, 2025|AAOC, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Resilience, Seismic Retrofit, seismic retrofit safety|

On Monday, April 14, 2025, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego, shaking parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties. The tremors were felt widely, from the San Fernando Valley to Riverside, Palm Springs, and even parts of the Inland Empire. While the […]

4 May, 2025

We All Deserve Earthquake-Resilient Buildings

By |2025-05-06T20:12:51+00:00May 4th, 2025|AACSC, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Protection, Earthquake Resilience|

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 […]

2 May, 2025

Orange County Shows Fire Resilience—But Are We Ready for the Next Big Earthquake?

By |2025-05-06T19:56:30+00:00May 2nd, 2025|AAOC, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Resilience|

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 […]

4 April, 2025

Do Santa Ana Mountains Mark Deadly Earthquake Fault?

By |2025-04-22T20:30:13+00:00April 4th, 2025|AAOC, Earthquake Resilience, Earthquake Risk, Earthquake Threats, Earthquakes|

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 […]

2 April, 2025

Don’t Leave Your Assets Vulnerable to Earthquakes

By |2025-04-22T20:20:45+00:00April 2nd, 2025|earthquake damage, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Protection, Earthquake Resilience, Earthquake Retrofit, SDCAA|

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 […]

4 February, 2025

Earthquake Preparedness in San Diego: Protecting Lives and Property

By |2025-03-14T20:47:13+00:00February 4th, 2025|earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Resilience, SDCAA|

San Diego, known for its beautiful coastline and mild weather, is not immune to the risks posed by earthquakes. Situated near significant fault lines, the city and its residents face the ever-present threat of seismic activity. According to the Southern California Earthquake Center, there is a 60% chance of a […]

2 February, 2025

Northridge Earthquake: 31 Years Later, Lessons for Orange County Preparedness

By |2025-03-14T20:38:05+00:00February 2nd, 2025|AAOC, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Resilience, Soft Story Seismic Retrofit|

On January 17, 1994, Southern California awoke to devastation as the Northridge Earthquake shook the region. In just 20 seconds, a magnitude 6.7 tremor caused widespread destruction, altering lives and landscapes. Though Northridge was at the epicenter, the quake’s effects reverberated throughout Southern California, including nearby areas like Orange County. […]

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