109 years ago, San Francisco was struck with one of the worst natural disasters known to our City's history. The Great Earthquake of 1906 and the fires that ensued afterwards destroyed 80% of the city.
Today, San Francisco is booming, inventive and thriving. The anniversary of the 1906 Earthquake next month celebrates our city's resilience and strength, but also serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared for the next emergency, either through property improvements or by preparing kits and an emergency plan. DBI is committed to ensuring building seismic safety throughout the City with our many programs that include the Un-reinforce Masonry, Private School Seismic Evaluation and the Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit program.
While Hollywood may portray natural disasters such as earthquakes with over-the-top special effects, the after effects of these natural disasters are felt in real life. The 6.0 magnitude Napa earthquake of 2014, the largest since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, was a wake up call to make emergency preparedness a priority. Taking the necessary steps to prepare you, your family, and your property for an earthquake may significantly lessen the damage. There are multiple resources available through our City agency and community partners' websites. Visit here for more information.
Take the necessary steps today to get your property and family ready for the next emergency. We cannot predict the next natural disaster, but together we can take the next steps in being prepared.