Magna’s recent 5.7 earthquake was a wake-up call, and now experts are digging into the data to see how our buildings and roads actually held up. This study is all about figuring out where we’re vulnerable so we don't get caught off guard when the next big one hits.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Investing in these safety upgrades now will save us a fortune in emergency repairs and insurance costs down the road.
Every resident in Magna gets a safer city and a better chance of staying protected during the next earthquake.
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