2017

2017 Press Releases

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California Earthquake Authority surpasses 1 million policies

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) announced at its quarterly Governing Board meeting that, as of today, CEA insures more than 1 million residences across California. ...

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Great California ShakeOut helps Californians prepare for the state’s next earthquake

In the past two months, Californians have seen news of one deadly natural disaster after another—five hurricanes in the Atlantic, two earthquakes in Mexico, multiple massive fires in California and the devastation these catastrophes can cause. ...

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Anniversary of 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake offers reminder to Californians to reduce their risk of loss from earthquakes

(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).* ...

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National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to plan for damaging earthquakes

National Preparedness Month each September provides an opportunity to act on the frequent advice of scientists, community leaders and emergency managers: Get informed about the different types of emergencies that could happen in your area and take steps to prepare for them. ...

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California Earthquake Authority continues to see strong interest in earthquake insurance

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) ended its second quarter of 2017 with more than 950,000 policies in force—continuing a trend of increased earthquake insurance sales that began in 2016. ...

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Anniversary of 1952 earthquake reminds Californians to prepare for the unexpected

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the 1952 magnitude-7.5 Kern County earthquake—the largest earthquake to strike Southern California since the 1870s. ...

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California Earthquake Authority-sponsored auction, coordinated by iHeartMedia, surpasses $1 million raised to benefit American Red Cross in California

The sixth annual Get Prepared, California! Auction, sponsored by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and coordinated by iHeartMedia, raised more than $171,000 this year for American Red Cross disaster-preparedness and relief efforts in California. ...

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California Earthquake Authority creates online tool to evaluate a house’s vulnerability to earthquake damage

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) has created a free online tool—called QuakeGrade™—to help home inspection specialists evaluate a house’s vulnerability to earthquake damage. ...

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California Earthquake Authority-sponsored auction, coordinated by iHeartMedia, opens today to raise funds for the American Red Cross in California

For the sixth year, the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and iHeartMedia are collaborating on a star-studded auction to raise money for American Red Cross disaster-preparedness and relief efforts in California. ...

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Thompson, Cook Introduce Tax Incentives to Help Homeowners Prepare for Earthquakes

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) press release

Napa research findings reveal many homeowners lack understanding of seismic retrofitting, earthquake insurance options

Results of a study offering insight into the 2014 South Napa earthquake’s impact on houses in the city of Napa were presented at a research forum hosted by the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) in Sacramento today. ...

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Northridge earthquake anniversary prompts reminders for California residents

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. ...

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