March 2021 Newsletter
Ali Sahabi, GEC
Principal,
Optimum Seismic, Inc.
All Disasters Can Leave Devastating Impacts on Communities
It’s hard to believe we are entering Year Two of the pandemic. COVID-19 is another form of natural disaster and has brought many of the same devastating results: lives lost and destroyed, social and economic imbalance, and a long road to recovery. We’re lucky our homes, buildings and bridges are still standing, but imagine if this disaster had been an earthquake instead. This pandemic has focused public thought on resilience. People see the need to assess risk and act now so our communities can recover quickly. When it comes to earthquakes, are you prepared?
FEMA Ranks L.A. County Worst in Nation for Earthquake Risk
Are you at high risk of a major quake? Los Angeles County is ranked worst in the nation for earthquake threats, in a new searchable, interactive tool from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Zoom in to see what threats your neighborhood faces.
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New Earthquake Fault Maps Alarm San Diego Real Estate Professionals
Many properties in San Diego are at greater earthquake risk from the Rose Canyon fault, which has been found to be more active and pervasive than originally thought. The California Geological Survey just released maps proposing stricter building controls in areas where the threat was escalated.
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Earthquake Retrofits, Liability and Resilience Subject of Webinar
Ways earthquake retrofits can protect existing, older buildings will be the subject of a March 17 webinar. Structural engineers, property owners and an attorney will discuss the how and why of protecting lives and property from serious earthquakes. Join us for The Resilience Advantage’s next webinar, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 17.
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Pandemic Lessons Can Help States Prepare for Earthquakes
After dealing with COVID-19 for a year, lessons learned may help states with earthquake preparedness. This spring Washington will begin a big push for CR-2, a massive multi-day exercise.
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17,000 earthquakes hit Iceland in the past week
Even for a volcanic island accustomed to the occasional tremor, this has been an unusual week for Iceland. According to the Icelandic Meteorological Office, around 17,000 earthquakes have hit the southwestern region of Reykjanes over the past week.
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COVID Shutdowns Result in Earth’s Quietest Year in Decades
Earth had its quietest period in decades in 2020 as the pandemic reduced human activity and its impact on the planet’s crust, a recent study determined. Seismologists from 33 countries measured a drop of 50% in ambient noise generated by people.
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Optimum Seismic Experience, Abilities Seen in New Video
Optimum Seismic has done many commercial and industrial retrofits and building renovations over the years. The team at Optimum Seismic works to renovate and seismically strengthen buildings has enhanced both resilience and sustainability.
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Philippines Official Urges Seismic Retrofits to Increase Resilience
A senior science and technology official is urging businesses in the Philippines to retrofit their buildings for earthquake resilience. Retrofits increase resilience and protect the social and economic ties that bind communities. “The country is highly exposed,” the official said.
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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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