If you live or work in Southern California, you’re well aware that seismic activity is a constant reality. Earthquakes, both large and small, continue to serve as reminders of the region’s vulnerability and the importance of preparing buildings to withstand future events.
It can be a little frightening, feeling the ground […]
The Northridge earthquake demonstrated how quickly seismic shaking can lead to widespread damage. In just seconds, the 1994 quake caused extensive structural failures across Southern California. Experts caution that future earthquakes could be larger and more damaging, placing even greater strain on older buildings. Seismic retrofitting is one of the […]
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 […]
As recent earthquakes across California have reminded residents, preparation for a major seismic event is crucial. Communities from El Centro to Morgan Hill have felt the earth’s tremors, underscoring the need for comprehensive earthquake readiness. For those living in soft-story apartment buildings, seismic retrofitting is a vital part of this […]
Will San Diego Be at the Center of California’s Next Deadly Earthquake?
Experts estimate that there is a 99 to 1 chance that a major, potentially deadly earthquake will strike somewhere in California during our lifetimes. Whether it hits near San Diego or along another fault line, the threat is real […]
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 […]
As we approach the middle of 2025, many Californians continue to live in a state of earthquake denial. We often laugh off the possibility, assuming that because we’ve lived through past earthquakes, the next one won’t be worse. But that mindset is dangerous. Experts warn that a major earthquake, such […]
Recent developments in Long Beach have underscored the critical importance of protecting our community’s affordable housing stock. Plans to repurpose an old community hospital into a multi-service healthcare campus were delayed due to a state law prioritizing affordable housing developers when selling or leasing surplus land. The nearly century-old hospital […]
On Monday, April 14, 2025, millions of people across Southern California received an alert on their mobile phones seconds before a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit San Diego County, thanks to the ShakeAlert system developed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). ShakeAlert, which began operating in California in 2019, detects seismic […]
Is your apartment building up to today’s seismic safety and design standards? If it was built before the mid-1970s, it may be time for an upgrade—both structurally and functionally.
Many building owners are combining seismic retrofitting with interior renovations, taking advantage of the opportunity to modernize living spaces while strengthening their properties […]
