Orange County, like most large metropolitan areas in the nation, operates an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that is the communication and coordination hub for all emergency response situations we may face as a region such as earthquakes and major fires.
Comprised of representatives from public agencies and special districts throughout the […]
Does your apartment building meet today’s standards for earthquake safety and offer the types of interior spaces tenants want? If built before the mid-1970s, it could benefit from an upgrade of both.
Many building owners in these circumstances are making the most of the situation by renewing interior spaces as a […]
Are you worried your apartment building may be seriously damaged in a major earthquake resulting in casualties and loss of your future income?
If so, doing the proper homework will get you off on the right foot towards a successful earthquake retrofit project.
The most important part of the process is selecting […]
Orange County’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic was like much of the rest of California: lives lost, businesses closed, social distancing enforced, and most everyone told to wait it out in the isolation of their homes.
These have been unprecedented times, and in many ways the experience has heightened our […]
How vulnerable is your apartment to earthquake damage? Is it located near a fault, landslide or liquefaction zone?
The United States Geological Survey has published an interactive map online, (https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/EQZApp/app/) enabling the public to search by property address to determine the earthquake risks associated with specific land […]
