How much does Seismic Retrofitting help?
Studies by the [California] Association of Bay Area Governments show that a properly retrofitted home is almost one thousand percent (1000%) more resistant to earthquake damage than one that is not retrofitted. Since earthquakes and the forces generated by them are unpredictable, seismic retrofitting cannot guarantee a house will receive no damage at all. However, it has been proven that seismic retrofitting greatly reduces the amount of damage a house receives and is highly effective in preventing catastrophic damage.
