Some of San Francisco’s buildings dating back to the 90s or older don't have enough reinforcing steel inside the concrete to make them earthquake safe.
In a statement to NBC Bay Area, Brian Strong, San Francisco's chief resilience officer noted that “the inclusion of a building on the list does not necessarily mean that the building is at a greater risk compared to other buildings from the same period. We look forward to sharing more information and reaching out to building owners and community members as we better understand which buildings may be most vulnerable,” he said.
The city is also working with housing rights advocates like Maria Zamudio, to ensure tenants won't be displaced by the retrofitting of some apartment buildings. “Full and proper noticing for tenants, making sure that relocation is thought about,” said the organizing director of the Housing Rights Committee in San Francisco.
Come this summer, when a draft ordinance is published with plans for the concrete buildings, the public will get to weigh in before it's finalized.“The City is developing a Concrete Building Safety Program in collaboration with national experts and local stakeholders. The program bolsters San Francisco’s efforts to protect life and safety and make our City more resilient in the event of a major earthquake.
It is important to note that this list in its current form is a preliminary draft to get us started. The inclusion of a building on the list does not necessarily mean that the building it is at a greater risk compared to other buildings from the same time period. We look forward to sharing more information and reaching out to building owners and community members as we better understand which buildings are vulnerable.
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