Torrance Makes Moves to Earthquake Retrofit At-Risk Structures
Torrance is getting proactive about earthquake safety! The city has plans to conduct a $425,000 survey of local buildings to determine just how many buildings (without earthquake retrofits) are at-risk of failing during a large earthquake. This is the first step the city has taken …
Fixing Foundation Problems
Have you noticed foundation problems in your home? Your home’s foundation is an integral aspect of the structure. When problems arise, such as cracks in the concrete or breaks in the crawl space, these can create a lot of concerns … and sometimes quite the …
Is Earthquake Retrofitting Worth It?
You might be considering earthquake retrofitting your home … but you’re worried if the seismic upgrades are worth the cost. To give you some perspective, there is a 99% chance of having one or more earthquakes in a 6.7 or larger magnitude in the next …
What We’ve Learned 50 Years Since the Sylmar Earthquake
50 years ago on Tuesday, Los Angeles was rattled by a 6.6 magnitude earthquake near Sylmar, CA. The quake occurred at 6:00 AM, it lasted 12 seconds, and killed 64 people. For many Angelinos, the intense shaking from the quake has been burned into their …
