Northridge earthquake anniversary prompts reminders for California residents (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the 1994 Northridge earthquake—the magnitude-6.7 shake that caused widespread damage to freeways, office buildings and homes. The cost to rebuild or repair homes has increased by about 170 percent over the past two decades, and authorities estimate that if the Northridge quake occurred today residential damage in the area could be as high as $79 billion*. “As we commemorate the…
San Francisco Rotarians Learn How to Help Reduce Earthquake Damage (Web Page)
In an ongoing effort to educate Californians on how to strengthen their homes against earthquake damage, CEA seized the opportunity to meet virtually with members of the Rotary Club of San Francisco—and reminded them that earthquakes don’t stop during a pandemic. We shared details about the risk of earthquakes striking the Bay Area, as well as the importance of protecting their homes and making them stronger to help reduce quake related loss…
Millions of Californians prepare to participate in annual ShakeOut earthquake drill (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Millions of Californians will take an important step toward earthquake safety this Thursday, Oct. 18, at 10:18 a.m. during the 10th annual Great California ShakeOut drill, by practicing how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” when the ground shakes. Most Californians live within 30 miles of an active fault. Scientists say there is a 99 percent chance of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake striking our state within the next…
CEA Blog 2019 - What's Shaking? (Web Page)
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Q: Why doesn't my CEA policy cover everything I own? (FAQ)
A. Depending on the coverages you choose, CEA earthquake policies are intended to help rebuild or repair your home, replace your damaged personal belongings, and help with additional living expenses if you have to move out while repairs are made. Our Dwelling coverage helps make your home safe and habitable, which means rebuilding or repairing items that are part of the main structure, like the roof, walls, foundation, plumbing, and electrical…
Statement from California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy on This Morning's Earthquakes Near Hawthorne, Nevada (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) A swarm of earthquakes in Nevada produced shaking in wide parts of Northern and Central California early this morning, including in Sacramento and Fresno. The first shock, a magnitude 5.7, occurred shortly after midnight southwest of Hawthorne, Nev., about 72 miles east-southeast of Lake Tahoe. It was followed by a second quake of a similar magnitude—5.6—and then numerous aftershocks. Early reports are that there were no…
CEA Media Resources - Background Information (Web Page)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The following resources are intended to provide information helpful to reporters covering the California Earthquake Authority, earthquakes in California and residential earthquake insurance.
Virtual Town Hall: An in-depth look at changes to policy options (Video)
Glenn Pomeroy, CEA's Chief Executive Officer, leads a virtual town hall for an in-depth look at the changes to options in some earthquake insurance policies. Virtual Town Hall: An in-depth look at changes to policy options
CEA is financially strong—would pay all covered claims if San Francisco 1906 Earthquake reoccurred today (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) If the magnitude-7.9 San Francisco 1906 Earthquake reoccurred today—with strong shaking felt by more than 2 million single-family households from Eureka to Salinas—the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) estimates it would pay about $7 billion* in covered residential claims for resulting structure damage alone. Independent modeling estimates $175 billion* in total residential damage of all types from a…
CEA Brace + Bolt Retrofit Stories | CEA BB (Web Page)
CEA BB Login Hear what CEA policyholder homeowners are saying about their CEA BB experience. Watch their story to learn more about the value of CEA earthquake insurance.