Stakeholder Engagement Sessions (Web Page)
Continuing our commitment to stakeholder engagement and transparency in our earthquake insurance operations, the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) will host a series of stakeholder engagement sessions throughout 2024. These sessions help us gather feedback and suggestions for the benefit of CEA’s Advisory Panel and Governing Board regarding strategic initiatives that will further CEA’s mission and build on our current financial strength and…
Public Notice (PDF)
Notice and Agenda - February 25, 2021
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…
Policyholder Stories (Web Page)
See why these California families have chosen a CEA insurance policy to help them recover financially after a damaging earthquake.
Background (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.
CEA Media Backgrounder March 2024 (PDF)
CEA Media Backgrounder March 2024 (PDF)
Preparedness Resources (Web Page)
Useful information to help you prepare for an earthquake Visit the websites below to learn more about California earthquakes and how to prepare your family and your home, before the next damaging earthquake strikes. For Your House California Residential Mitigation Program Strengthen Your House Contractors State License Board (CSLB) How do I Find the Right Licensed Contractor? Owner-Builder Risks (DIY) Earthquake Brace +…
Anniversary of 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake offers reminder to Californians to reduce their risk of loss from earthquakes (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Sunday marks the 30th anniversary of the 1987 magnitude-5.9 Whittier Narrows earthquake—reported to have caused $358 million in property damage (equivalent to about $760 million today).* The Whittier Narrows earthquake occurred about 12 miles east of Los Angeles on a previously unknown fault. The quake was moderate in strength, but it was responsible for eight deaths, numerous injuries and substantial damage. “So often when we…
CEA Claim Manual 2025 (PDF)
CEA Claim Manual 2025 (January 1, 2025)
Fact Sheet: Reducing the risk of residential earthquake loss in San Diego and statewide 2020 (PDF)
Fact Sheet: Reducing the risk of residential earthquake loss in the San Diego area and statewide 2020 (PDF)