Earthquake Brace and Bolt Registration Now Open for 2020
If you’ve been looking to strengthen your house and make it more resistant to earthquakes, you can now register for the Earthquake Brace and Bolt Program (EBB). Registration for the EBB program will run from February 19, 2020 through March 19, 2020. The EBB program …
Carpinteria Considers Mandatory Seismic Retrofitting Program
Following in Los Angeles’s footsteps, Carpinteria is considering a city-wide mandatory seismic retrofitting program in an effort to make the city safer. The ordinance – which is currently under consideration – would mandate owners of soft story structures in the area to retrofit those buildings …
Foundation Repair Explained – Different Methods to Use
Foundation repair varies from structure to structure. Things like the geographic area and the site conditions can affect home foundations differently. When your home is suffering from foundation issues, oftentimes you’ll see the following signs: Foundation cracks, wall and floor cracks, and other types of …
The Northridge Earthquake and How it Changed LA
On January 17th, 1994, the Northridge earthquake rattled Los Angeles. The quake occurred at 4:30 AM in the San Fernando Valley, with a magnitude of 6.7. During the same year, Los Angeles began building the Getty Center. Because of the significance of the structure to …