Californian’s are aware they need to get their homes retrofitted. According to LA times, a seismic retrofit helps you now and in the long run. For every dollar you spent now you save several more in repairs once the earthquake hits.

For more info, please read the original article by LA Times:
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-earthquake-homeowner-fix-20181018-story.html