ESS Retrofit Stories: Strengthening California’s Soft-Story Buildings
The Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) Retrofit Program helps strengthen vulnerable multi-unit residential buildings across California, improving safety and reducing seismic risk for tenants and property owners. On this page, you’ll find real ESS retrofit stories that highlight the impact of seismic upgrades on communities, the retrofit process, and the long-term value of investing in structural resilience. These examples demonstrate how property owners are taking proactive steps to protect lives and buildings before the next major earthquake.
What People are Saying About EBB
What People are Saying About EBB
Hear what homeowners are saying about their participation in the EBB retrofit grant program.