Californians Prepare for the “Big One” with the Great Shakeout
Throughout Los Angeles County and across California, residents took part in the Great ShakeOut Drill on Thursday. At 10:21 AM, the drill asked all participants to drop, cover and hold on for one minute. “What we do to prepare now, before the next big earthquake, …
2.4 Earthquake Rattles South Los Angeles
Thursday morning, a 2.4 earthquake rattled residents of South Los Angeles at 6:58 AM. The quake occurred near Stocker Street in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw area. The temblor was registered at 4.5 miles below the surface. This isn’t the first earthquake to strike the area recently …
Foundation Replacement – Identifying Warning Signs
Many homes in Los Angeles need foundation repair or foundation replacement. Especially in situations where a property’s foundation has sustained extreme damage, foundation replacement is required in order to maintain the structural integrity and durability of the home. Foundation Replacement Warning Signs If you’ve noticed …
Could L.A.’s High-Rise Buildings Sustain a Large Earthquake? You Might Be Surprised …
Downtown Los Angeles is made up of a variety of high-rise buildings. While you’d think these structures were built to withstand a large earthquake … you’d be wrong. Two of the largest buildings in L.A. were built in the 1970s. Originally referred to as the …
