Earthquake Brace + Bolt

Contractors-here’s a detail that can quietly weaken a shear wall: overdriven edge nailing.

The graphic shows the difference between correct edge nailing and nails driven too deep into 5‑ply plywood. When nails are overdriven, you can lose a full ply of thickness which can result in up to a 20% reduction in nail capacity right at the panel edge.

Avoid these retrofit mistakes: https://bit.ly/4dBiQtt

Happy Father’s Day from the California Residential Mitigation Program.

Your guidance, resilience, and steady presence make a meaningful difference in the lives around you and today we celebrate that.

Calling all California real estate and insurance professionals!

Join CRMP for a free webinar on June 23 at 12:00 p.m. to learn how earthquake retrofit grants can help your clients with older homes reduce risk and save on costly damage.

Understand how these grants add real value for your clients, and how you can help guide them through the process.

Register via this link: https://tinyurl.com/2yhubjx8

Retrofit benefits you may not know:

Through the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP), homeowners can get financial help to strengthen older homes to reduce earthquake damage.

Up to $3,000 through the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program
Up to $13,000 through the Earthquake Soft‑Story (ESS) program

Check if your home qualifies: https://bit.ly/4va16Lt

Homes with living space over a garage are some of the most at‑risk structures during an earthquake.

These “soft‑story” designs can collapse when the garage opening isn’t properly braced, but an Earthquake Soft‑Story (ESS) retrofit can help strengthen them.

Learn more about the ESS Program: https://bit.ly/4dMXAjc

June is National Safety Month, a great reminder that safety starts at home.
Remember that reinforcing your older home to better withstand an earthquake should be a top priority for protecting your household.

Calling All Insurance Professionals!

Get the latest on residential insurance from the FAIR Plan, CEA, and FEMA, plus learn how retrofit grants can help your clients reduce earthquake risk.

June 17 | 6:00 p.m.

Register using QR code or visit: qrco.de/CDI2026

How long does seismic retrofitting take?

The actual construction work often takes only 1-3 days. In almost all cases, the work does not require a contractor to enter your home.

Learn more about earthquake retrofits: https://bit.ly/3RwvjpK

The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program helps homeowners strengthen their homes to mitigate earthquake damage.

Want to protect your home from an earthquake?

Learn more about the EBB program: https://bit.ly/3Rwv65W