December 2021, Newsletter
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
Resilience Advantage webinar series brings collaborative spirit among experts
In our quest to host a 2021 Resilience Advantage webinar series about earthquakes and resilience, I have met and become friends with many experts in a variety of fields: bright and dedicated individuals with a passion for doing their part to improve the quality of life in our communities. Speakers in the series included California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Assemblyman Adrin Nazarian, and nearly 100 national and regional leaders in government, business, education, social services, economic development, resilience, building design, and the environment. I have been humbled by the collaborative spirit we have forged through this series, and look forward to what we will accomplish in 2022.
The Resilience Advantage was sponsored by Optimum Seismic, Inc. in cooperation with Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp., Los Angeles County Business Federation, and the U.S. Resiliency Council. Click here to view past episodes.
Weak infrastructure must be fixed to safeguard our cities
Steady population growth and the accompanying rise in urban density increases the risk to human life and property damage in natural disasters. Retrofit of existing structures and enforcing building standards are the biggest challenges for local and federal governments in the U.S. and Canada.
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Optimum Seismic supports YMCA-LA food distribution
Area businesses are urged to support food distributions by YMCA-LA targeting food insecurity. Donations to purchase food are critical during the holiday season. Pictured are: Assemblyman Miguel Santiago; Optimum Seismic Co-Founder Ali Sahabi, Brenda Hernandez, Executive Director of the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA; and John Murillo a Board Member of the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA. Click here to donate.
FEMA ranks LA #1 for projected quake disaster losses
Los Angeles sits in the crosshairs of what experts agree could be the nation’s worst earthquake disaster. FEMA puts L.A. at the top of the list for annualized damage from a major quake, followed by San Francisco, the Inland Empire, and San Diego. These calculations are based on the age and density of L.A.’s built environment, along with the high likelihood of a major earthquake striking.
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Huge 7.5 magnitude earthquake shakes northern Peru
A massive 7.5-magnitude temblor rattled Peru this week, causing ruin in the northern part of the country, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Among the damaged structures was the tower of a 400-year old church, believed to be the oldest Catholic church in the region. The Peruvian president pledged support to those impacted by the disaster, according to the Associated Press.
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‘Earthquake Trail’ shows evidence of 1906 SF Quake
More than a century ago, one of the deadliest earthquakes of all time shook San Francisco. The 1906 quake destroyed more than 80% of the city. Today, a little-known trail pays homage to the quake’s power at its epicenter in Port Reyes. The fault line still shows signs of that rupture, including a replica of a fence that ripped apart with the quake’s force.
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‘Big One ‘hasn’t struck since the 1700s, is it coming anytime soon?
An 8.0-magnitude-plus earthquake hasn’t rumbled beneath the Pacific Northwest since the 1700s. Now, the region is due for the next “Big One” and a subsequent tsunami. Find out what that means to our communities.
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Should I get both? Earthquake retrofit or quake insurance
Insurance carriers know the realities of California’s earthquake risks, just as they monitor trends in fire, flood, hurricanes and other hazards. Warnings from seismologists that California is long overdue for a major earthquake have property owners and insurance actuaries concerned. As risks go up, so does the cost for insurance to cover potential losses.
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Could Tokyo survive the next projected mega-quake?
A best-selling 1973 sci-fi novel depicts Japan being consumed by the sea after a series of catastrophic earthquakes. It felt like an ominous coincidence when a TV drama series based on the novel premiered three days after a 5.9-magnitude quake shook Tokyo — prompting residents to worry whether the world’s largest city could survive another megaquake. Experts are divided on the issue.
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Upcoming Events
Several Earthquake Retrofit sessions for apartment owners and monthly Resilience Advantage webinars are scheduled by Optimum Seismic to help protect our communities. Check the Optimum Seismic website for details.
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