Restoration
Why Restoration Planning Matters Before the Next Emergency
The rapidly growing Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has already burned more than 1,300 acres, forced evacuations across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, and damaged structures as firefighters continue battling dangerous wind conditions. For commercial real estate owners and property managers, events like this are another reminder that emergency preparedness cannot begin once smoke is already in the air. Whether it’s a wildfire, earthquake, civil unrest event, major water leak, or power disruption, restoration and recovery planning should already be part of your building operations strategy long before an emergency occurs.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Signs $2.5 Billion Wildfire Recovery Package for Los Angeles CountyÂ
Governor Gavin Newsom has approved a $2.5 billion plan to help Los Angeles County recover from two major wildfires that heavily damaged Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
Read MoreRain, Rain, (Won’t) Go Away
Two weeks after a powerful storm hit the region, Los Angeles faces a new round of heavy rain. The super-saturated region faces an increased risk of flooding and mudslides that could impact day-to-day operations.
Read MoreAtmospheric River Causes Flash Floods in LA County
After an extremely wet Sunday, rain will continue to fall on Southern California for the next few days.
Read MoreAre You Seeing Cracks in Your Building? What You Should Know
On the heels of the tragic collapse of the Surfside Condominium, Alpha Structural, Inc. was inundated with calls from concerned building owners, property managers and tenants throughout Los Angeles & Orange County. We have put together this article delineating various types of cracking and the urgency for repair.
Read MoreDoes Your Building Require Seismic Retrofit?
Even with a history of major earthquakes, there was decades of little to no progress on retrofit legislation in California. Now, the nation’s most sweeping seismic regulations live in Los Angeles with a unanimous vote by the City Council.
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