On Friday, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico’s Baja California at 8:41 a.m. PT. The epicenter occurred southwest of Hermosillo Mexico, where the North America and Pacific plates meet. Thankfully, there have been no reports of injuries or damage to the area, and there are no tsunami warnings in effect. […] Read more »
Lo que aprendimos 24 años después del terremoto de Northridge
Todavía un recuerdo vívido en la mente de muchos angelinos, el terremoto de magnitud 6,7 de Northridge ocurrió a las 4:31 am hace 24 años hoy. El daño fue abrupto, matando a más de 60 personas, hiriendo a 9,000 personas y causando pánico catastrófico en toda la ciudad y sus […] Read more »
What We’ve Learned 24 Years After the Northridge Earthquake
Still a vivid memory in many Angelinos’ minds, the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake occured at 4:31 am 24 years ago today. The damage was abrupt, killing nearly 60 people, injuring 9,000 and caused catastrophic panic throughout the city and its surrounding areas. Apartment complexes collapsed, freeways crumbled, and fires erupted […] Read more »
Earthquake Brace + Bolt 2018 Inscripción Abierta
Si vives en Los Angeles, ahora es el momento de registrarte para el programa Earthquake Brace + Bolt. Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) se desarrolló para ayudar a los propietarios con los costos de la adaptación de terremotos. Se ha comprobado que las modificaciones sísmicas residenciales disminuyen el daño a […] Read more »
Earthquake Brace + Bolt 2018 Open Enrollment
If you live in Los Angeles, now is the time to register for the Earthquake Brace + Bolt program. Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) was developed to assist homeowners with the costs of earthquake retrofitting. Residential seismic retrofits have been proven to lessen the damage to a house during an […] Read more »
¿Grietas en tu fundación? Esto es lo que podría significa
No todas las grietas se crean de la misma forma, pero deberían generar una alarma cuando las notes en tu casa. Ya sea que esté comprando o vendiendo, o que actualmente vive en una casa con signos de problemas de cimentación, debe hacer que un especialista de la fundación inspeccione […] Read more »
Seeing Cracks in Your Foundation? Here’s What It Could Mean
Not all cracks are created equal, but they should raise some alarm when you notice them in your home. Whether you’re buying or selling, or currently live in a house with signs of foundation issues, you should get your property inspected by a foundation specialist right away. The foundation is […] Read more »
Refacciones sísmicas de edificios de hormigón antiguos que comienzan ahora en Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles no está jugando con la seguridad de los terremotos. A principios de este año, Los Ángeles requirió la actualización de todas las estructuras de historias blandas en todo el condado, y ahora el Departamento de Construcción y Seguridad está enviando “avisos de cumplimiento” a los propietarios de edificios […] Read more »
Does Your Property Have Foundation Problems?
As a homeowner, it’s important to address any issues with your home’s foundation right away. Often, when foundation problems are left unchecked, a structure can experience foundation failure, in addition to other costly repairs. But, if you know the signs, you have a better chance of protecting yourself and your […] Read more »
Seismic Retrofits of Older Concrete Buildings Starting Now in Los Angeles
Los Angeles isn’t messing around about earthquake safety. Earlier this year, Los Angeles required the retrofit of all soft story structures throughout the county, and now the Department of Building and Safety is sending “compliance notices” to owners of older concrete buildings throughout the area. The Mandatory Earthquake Hazard Reduction […] Read more »