CEA Chief Executive Officer Tom Welsh (Web Page)
Chief Executive Officer Tom Welsh is the California Earthquake Authority’s Chief Executive Officer. He was appointed by the Governing Board in June 2024. Tom first joined the CEA executive team in February 2019 as CEA’s General Counsel, managing the delivery of all legal services, enterprise compliance, internal audit, and government relations functions. During his time at CEA, he served as the interim CEO, and twice as Acting Chief…
Northridge earthquake remembered as one of costliest natural disasters in U.S. history (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Next week marks the 25th anniversary of one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck on Jan. 17, 1994, in an urban area just 20 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The quake destroyed or severely damaged thousands of single-family homes, apartments and mobilehomes, displacing about 22,000 people from their homes and causing residential damage estimated at more than $20 billion—…
More Californians risk financial catastrophe 20 years after Northridge earthquake (Web Page)
SACRAMENTO – After the Northridge earthquake in January 1994, one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, fully half the residential loss—$10 billion of $20 billion—was covered by insurance. If the Northridge earthquake reoccurred today, less than a quarter of the residential loss would be insured— only $6 billion of $26 billion—and that would support recovery for many fewer households. “…
California Earthquake Authority (CEA) ready to pay claims for residential damage for Baja earthquake (Web Page)
SACRAMENTO - The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) estimates that about 100,000 of its policyholders in the Southern California area may have felt shaking from Sunday's 7.2-magnitude quake in Baja, California. El Centro and Calexico are the largest cities that may have experienced the greatest shaking. "We will be working closely with our participating insurance companies to promptly process any claims under CEA policies," said CEA CEO Glenn…
What are Seismic Waves? Ground Shaking During an Earthquake | CEA (Web Page)
In 1989, the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake struck Northern California, leaving 16,000 housing units uninhabitable. According to USGS, nearly 70 percent of the loss of life and property damage due to the Loma Prieta earthquake stemmed from strong ground shaking. An earthquake generates seismic waves that pass through the ground. As those waves pass near or underneath your house, it can…
Earthquake Induced Landslides - Causes, Effects & Preparedness Tips | CEA (Web Page)
In January 1994, the magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake triggered over 11,000 landslides, contributing to the quake's total $20 billion in property damage centered around the San Fernando Valley region. Earthquakes often trigger landslides, causing significant and even catastrophic damage to houses. If your house is in the path of an earthquake-induced landslide, it is at risk for damage from…
Prepare for the Next ‘Big One’ – Take Part in the Great ShakeOut™! (Web Page)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) will join millions of Californians in practicing how to drop, cover, and hold on during the annual Great California ShakeOut™ earthquake preparedness drill on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. “The CEA is a long-time supporter of the Great California ShakeOut™,” said Glenn Pomeroy, chief executive officer of the California Earthquake Authority, the state…
California Earthquake Authority reduces rates and expands policy features (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has approved a statewide average rate reduction of 10 percent for earthquake insurance policies issued by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), effective January 1, 2016. In addition, the commissioner approved a number of additional CEA coverage options for consumers to choose from, including new deductible choices ranging from 5 to 25 percent. "We want to help more Californians protect their…
CEA Message: An overview of changes to policy options (August 2023) (Video)
CEA urges consumers to review changes to their earthquake insurance policy options and discuss it with their insurance agents. CEA Message: An overview of changes to policy options (August 2023)
Earthquake Precautions & Preparation - 7 Steps to Earthquake Safety | CEA (Web Page)
Even with California’s MyShake earthquake phone app, you may only have between 10-60 seconds to get ready for a major earthquake. Just enough time so you can Drop, Cover, and Hold On before the shaking begins. Earthquake safety involves being prepared and knowing what to do. Practicing earthquake safety at home and creating a disaster safety kit before the next earthquake is crucial to your family’s safety. Organize disaster…