Vol. 2 ยท June 2026 · Los Angeles / Southern California
Earthquake Damage Resource
Expert Guidance for Seismic Damage Assessment and Recovery
Cover Story · Earthquake Damage

What You Should Do Before and During an Earthquake

Practical steps to prepare for an earthquake and what to do when shaking starts, including the Drop, Cover, and Hold On method recommended by emergency experts.

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Earthquake Damage

What You Should Do Before and During an Earthquake

Practical steps to prepare for an earthquake and what to do when shaking starts, including the Drop, Cover, and Hold On method recommended by emergency experts.

By Earthquake Damage Resource Staff ·
Earthquake Damage

How Earthquake Damage Affects Property Values in Los Angeles

Understand how earthquake damage impacts property values in Los Angeles, from disclosure requirements to long-term market effects on damaged homes.

By James Whitfield ·
Earthquake Damage

July 5 and 6, 2019 Earthquakes Near Ridgecrest, California

The 2019 Ridgecrest earthquake sequence produced a magnitude 6.4 foreshock and a magnitude 7.1 mainshock, the most powerful earthquake in California in 20 years. What property owners should know.

By Earthquake Damage Resource Staff ·
Earthquake Damage

Unreinforced Masonry Buildings in Los Angeles: What Owners Need to Know

Unreinforced masonry buildings in LA face mandatory retrofit requirements. Learn about URM risks, compliance deadlines, and what building owners must do.

By James Whitfield ·
Earthquake Damage

June 6, 2019 Earthquake Near Carson City, Nevada

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck near Washoe County, Nevada on June 6, 2019. What property owners should know about earthquake damage assessment in Nevada and the western United States.

By Earthquake Damage Resource Staff ·
Seismic Retrofitting

Cripple Wall Retrofits in Southern California: Costs, Timeline, and What to Expect

Understand cripple wall retrofit costs, timelines, and requirements in Southern California. Learn what the work involves and why it matters.

By James Whitfield ·