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  "name": "If there’s another big earthquake after I retrofit, what kind of damage should I still expect?",
  "description": "DIRECT ANSWER: Even after a good seismic retrofit, you can still expect cosmetic damage like cracked drywall, fallen contents, and possibly minor structural rep",
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      "name": "If there’s another big earthquake after I retrofit, what kind of damage should I still expect?",
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        "text": "DIRECT ANSWER: Even after a good seismic retrofit, you can still expect cosmetic damage like cracked drywall, fallen contents, and possibly minor structural repairs, but the goal is to avoid collapse and major structural failure.\n\nCONTEXT: Retrofitting is designed to meet life‑safety performance, not to keep a building pristine. Strong shaking can still damage finishes and some structural components, especially in very severe events.\n\nKEY FACTORS:\n- Strength and quality of the retrofit design and execution.\n- Magnitude, distance, and duration of the earthquake.\n- Non‑structural measures you take (securing contents, utilities, etc.).\n- Maintenance of the building over time (no rot, leaks, or neglect).\n\nPRACTICAL GUIDANCE: Pair structural retrofits with non‑structural preparations: bolt furniture, secure TVs, and plan safe zones. After a quake, have a professional re‑inspect key structural elements even if damage looks minor.\n\nSOFT POSITIONING: A retrofit sets realistic expectations: less risk of catastrophe, not a guarantee of zero damage."
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