8/25/14 — Here is the scene in front of 436 Georgia St. this morning as workers made preparations for plans to remove the top two stories of the building damaged in the earthquake. Old tires and then plywood were laid on top of the apartment building next door (428 Georgia) in order to protect the…
8/25/14 — 8:45 PM — Here is the scene this evening as city workers removed the top section of the bell tower from the First Baptist Church. The top section of the tower was badly damaged in the quake and was so unstable it was at risk of falling off at any time. Includes an…
Here is the Earthquake Status Press Conference held at 3 PM today at City Hall Get updates related to the earthquake from COV : http://www.ci.vallejo.ca.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=13506&pageId=92688
The First Baptist Church on Sonoma Blvd. between Capitol and Carolina Streets has been red tagged due to structural damage to the bell tower. Visible cracks in the masonry pose a considerable risk of collapse and has prompted the closure of Sonoma Blvd. Action to remove the top of the structure may begin as early…
8/24/14 — 4:55 PM — The Building at 436 Georgia St. in downtown Vallejo suffered structural damage and a partial internal collapse during this morning’s 6.0 quake. The building, formerly Crowley’s Depart Store is four stories tall and constructed of unreinforced masonry. The west side wall which is adjacent to the apartment complex at…
Update 8/24 — 1:38 PM — City Manager Dan Keen has declared a state of emergency for Vallejo in order to receive reimbursement for “event related resources.” So far 41 structures in Vallejo have been reported damaged. Many of the historic residences on Mare Island have been damaged by chimneys as they collapsed. The Forest…