Ali Sahabi, GEC

Ali Sahabi

About Ali Sahabi

Ali Sahabi has been a licensed General Engineering Contractor (GEC) since 1993, and is a principal at Optimum Seismic, Inc. He has completed hundreds of seismic retrofitting and adaptive reuse projects for multifamily residential, commercial, and industrial buildings throughout California.
11 December, 2018

a 7.1 earthquake near Antarctica

By |2018-12-11T18:01:51+00:00December 11th, 2018|Related News|

On Monday the 7.1 earthquake struck on southern Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in an advisory that it did not cause a tsunami threat.

For more info, please read the original article by ND TV:
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/7-1-magnitude-earthquake-near-antarctica-no-tsunami-warning-1960735

10 December, 2018

Recovery in the Aftermath of Disaster: Why Preparation is the Best Option

By |2019-03-15T22:25:47+00:00December 10th, 2018|AACSC, earthquake preparedness, Earthquake Protection|

-Appeared on Apartment Association California, Southern Cities (AACSC).

California just experienced its deadliest and most destructive wildfire, ever. Nearly 14,000 homes, 530 commercial structures and 4,300 other buildings were destroyed in November when the Cal Fire ravaged the Butte County landscape, incinerating entire communities like […]

10 December, 2018

Oregon has a new playbook for preparing and responding to a major earthquake

By |2018-12-10T18:51:11+00:00December 10th, 2018|Related News|

Oregon faces the threat of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that would hot the 700-mile Cascadia Subduction Zone. The playbook provides a two-week blueprint for the state’s response and expectations for prioritizing Oregon’s recovery. from what would be the deadliest natural disaster in the U.S.

For more info, […]

10 December, 2018

A 3.2 quake strikes Castle Rock Springs

By |2018-12-10T18:39:33+00:00December 10th, 2018|Related News|

Residents of Castle Rock springs were going to bed, not before a 3.2 magnitude hit at 11:38 p.m. So, far no reports of any damages or aftershocks.

For more info, please read the original article by LA Times:
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-earthquakesa-earthquake-32-quake-strikes-near-castle-rock-springs-calif-0uir-story.html

6 December, 2018

Seismic retrofits: It’s what you don’t know that can hurt you

By |2018-12-06T21:04:04+00:00December 6th, 2018|Seismic Waves|

December 2018 Newsletter.

Drop, cover and hold on. If you remember anything about earthquakes, make it this. I found reports of last week’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Anchorage alarming due to the countless descriptions I […]

4 December, 2018

No one died in Alaska’s 7.0 earthquake that hit Friday

By |2018-12-04T18:58:27+00:00December 4th, 2018|Related News|

There has been countless stories about the earthquake that happen last Friday. The main thing they all have in common is no one died from it because of Alaska’s commitment to resilience. “Building codes mean something,” Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said in a press conference Friday. No large buildings collapsed. […]

3 December, 2018

Seattle area residents could be without water after a big quake

By |2018-12-03T18:52:39+00:00December 3rd, 2018|Related News|

A new seismic analysis shows as the ground stops shaking the water in the pipes would drain away after a major earthquake. It will take a good two months to entirely restore water service in the city. Every Seattle neighborhood would lose tap water for drinking, showering, flushing – and […]

3 December, 2018

230 earthquakes have hit Alaska since Friday

By |2018-12-03T18:54:19+00:00December 3rd, 2018|Related News|

With over 230 earthquakes in Alaska since Friday Mayor Ethan Berkowitz said on Saturday night during a press conference the city was retuning to normal. Despite damage to roads and buildings to fatalities or series injuries were reported. Although, the Anchorage School District canceled classes for Monday and Tuesday to […]

30 November, 2018

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Alaska Friday

By |2018-11-30T19:33:37+00:00November 30th, 2018|Related News|

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Alaska, eight miles north of Anchorage and caused authorities to announce a tsunami warning.
“Reports of road damage have been confirmed, including International Airport Road,” Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport said from its official Twitter account. More information to come.

For more info, please read […]