Seattle has identified 1,117 buildings at risk of collapse during an earthquake, with classifications varying from medium to critical vulnerability. A significant 66 percent of these vulnerable structures are schools, many built in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. As the anniversary of a past significant earthquake approaches, officials are concerned about the seismic risks posed by these buildings, particularly due to recent seismic activity in the region. Amanda Hertzfeld, from Seattle's Department of Construction and Inspections, emphasizes the urgent need for retrofitting these structures to improve safety.
The more than 1,100 buildings marked as vulnerable 'need to be retrofitted in order to be safer in an earthquake.'
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