The warnings are unmistakable: California's cities, lawmakers, and residents must join forces to speed up seismic preparations. Structural expert Kyle Tourjé urges swift steps to break the cycle of inaction and start reinforcing buildings now—before the Big One hits.LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent Tsunami warnings issued along California's coast following a magnitude-8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula may have seemed excessive—especially when only small waves reached the shore. But when it comes to California's seismic readiness, one expert, Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President of Alpha Structural says, "There is no such thing as an overabundance of caution." As a second-generation contractor, he has clocked many hours "in the trenches" working with his team of builders, engineers and structural specialists. He can confirm that despite decades of warnings, many California cities remain unprepared for the 99% chance of a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake striking California within the next 30 years. (1) In fact, recent policy changes could set the state back decades in terms of disaster readiness. Gutted Federal Grants Leave Retrofit Programs in JeopardyIn May 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
The Big One Won't Wait: Structural Expert Urges Swift Action on Seismic Safety
