Together, working towards a common goal (Web Page)
(L-R) Chris Nance, CEA; Michael Ramirez, San Bernardino County Fire Office of Emergency Services; Bunni Benaron, The Hero In You Foundation; Margaret Vinci, Caltech; Dean Reese, Ready America, receive awards during the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of the Great California ShakeOut in Long Beach, CA on Nov. 1. When it comes to educating people about earthquake preparedness, California has some of…
Nuestros Videos en Español (Web Page)
California es tierra de terremotos; uno podría suceder hoy. Mediante estos videos informativos, en español, CEA te brinda valiosa información relacionada con la actividad sísmica en nuestro estado. Estos videos contienen información sobre: Campañas anuales que se realizan para concientizar a los residentes sobre los riesgos de terremotos, Datos sobre cómo estar preparado para un sismo, qué…
Earthquake Retrofit Grants (Web Page)
CEA is committed to making California communities safer, more resilient, and better able to recover from a damaging earthquake. If you own an older house (built before 2000), consider a seismic retrofit to strengthen it and make it more resistant to earthquakes. There are several kinds of seismic retrofits—the one you need depends on what type of house you have.* Brace & Bolt Retrofit A “…
World’s largest earthquake drill on 30th anniversary of Loma Prieta quake (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Millions of Californians will practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” when the ground shakes during the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10:17 a.m. This year’s drill will coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake that shook Northern California on Oct. 17, 1989. Also known as the “World Series earthquake,” the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake was felt extensively in Santa Cruz, Monterey…
Governing Board Meeting Materials - June 30, 2022 (PDF)
Notice and Agenda, including Meeting Memoranda - June 30, 2022
Program Rules (Web Page)
CEA BB Login Policyholders, Contractors and Registered Design Professionals participating in the CEA Brace + Bolt (CEA BB) program are required to agree to and adhere to the full Program Rules and Terms of Use posted on the website. Download the full program rules: Rules for Participation in the CEA Brace + Bolt Program (PDF) Rules for Participation in the CEA Brace + Bolt Program - View the Interactive Version For policyholders these include…
Terms of Use (Web Page)
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY (CEA) WEBSITE Your use of the CEA website is subject to the conditions and qualifications below. By using this CEA website, you agree to accept those conditions and qualifications. No Warranties; Limitation of Liability. This website includes information, documents, and materials (collectively, the "Contents") that are subject to change without notice.…
Governing Board Meeting Materials - September 16, 2021 (PDF)
Notice and Agenda, including Meeting Memoranda - September 16, 2021
Your House's Characteristics (Web Page)
CEA offers a Hazard Reduction Discount (CEA premium discount) on certain older homes, if the home has been properly retrofitted. To get a Hazard Reduction Discount on your CEA policy premium, your house must qualify. Here’s a breakdown of the different types of houses and their characteristics to help you understand if your home can qualify for the discount. Year of Construction To qualify for a…
Governing Board Meeting Materials (PDF)
Notice and Agenda, including Meeting Memoranda - January 13, 2023