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      • 2021
        • CEA Helps More Communities Get Earthquake Ready with Stronger Homes in 2021
        • CEA's First-Ever Public Forum/Listening Session is a Hit
      • 2020
        • $13.2 million available to help California homeowners prepare for the "Big One"
        • 10 Year Anniversary of the Baja California Earthquake: CEA Looks Back
        • CEA Donates Laptops to Support Foster Youth During the Pandemic
        • CEA Goes Virtual During COVID-19 Era
        • CEA Joins Webinar Addressing How to Help Prevent Earthquake Related Financial Loss
        • CEA Looks Back: The Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence of 2019
        • National Earthquake Conference gathers hundreds to share the latest in seismic information
        • San Francisco Rotarians Learn How to Help Reduce Earthquake Damage
        • ShakeOut- One Certainty in An Uncertain Year
      • 2019
        • CEA Staff Remember the Loma Prieta Earthquake
        • 2019 Get Prepared, California! Auction Proceeds Presented to American Red Cross at Wango Tango Conce
        • Rancho Mirage Town Hall Forum
        • A look at the damage caused by July's big earthquakes near Ridgecrest
        • A message from CEA’s CEO, Glenn Pomeroy, from Ridgecrest
        • CEA Recognized for ‘Great Partnership’ by American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
        • CEA Remembers: Loma Prieta Earthquake 30th Anniversary
        • On its 25th Anniversary, CEA Remembers the Northridge Earthquake
        • CEA Participates in FOX 11 TV-Special
        • Quakes Win Big on CEA’s “Earthquake Preparedness Night”
        • Record breaking Great California ShakeOut day!
        • Un vistazo a los daños causados por los terremotos de julio cerca de Ridgecrest
      • 2018
        • CEA and Quakes’ Fans Join Forces to Benefit the American Red Cross
        • Helping Mills College Students and Staff be Prepared for an Earthquake
        • San Francisco Residents Get Earthquake Ready
        • CEA Shakes Things Up During Los Angeles Mega Concert
        • Thousand Oaks Residents Receive Valuable Information on Earthquake Preparedness
        • From Ventura to Santa Barbara, CEA Spreads the Word about Earthquake Preparedness
        • CEA’s CEO Speaks at "2018 Epicenter Summit”
        • CEA’s Second Annual Research Forum Tackles Technology
        • Together, working towards a common goal
      • 2017
        • California Earthquake Authority Educates Californians, Presents Auction Proceeds to American Red Cro
        • CEA Brings Home the Gold
        • CEA Hosts Research Forum in Sacramento
        • CEA Leads the Way for ShakeOut 2017
        • CEA's CEO is spreading the earthquake preparedness message one community at a time
      • 2016
        • CEA and iHeartMedia Present Auction Proceeds to American Red Cross at KIIS-FM's Wango Tango
        • CEA Celebrates 20th Anniversary
        • CEA Officials On-Hand for Launch of 2016 EBB Registration
        • CEA Participates in Annual Day of Preparedness Event in Old Sacramento​
        • CEA Sponsors National Earthquake Conference in Long Beach
        • CEA Staff Participate in Annual Great California ShakeOut Drill Focusing on Earthquake Preparedness
        • CEA Staff Participate in Natural Disasters Workshop in Colorado
        • CEA Wins Top Awards from Insurance Marketing & Communications Association
        • CEA's CEO Addresses Community Groups Throughout the State
      • 2015
        • 2015 Get Prepared, California! Auction
        • CEA launches all-new 2015 Marketing Value Program (MVP) for trained agents
        • CEA Named Napa Earthquake First Responder VIP
        • CEA Presents Auction Check to American Red Cross
        • CEA Takes Part in Napa Earthquake Anniversary
        • CEA Takes Part in ShakeOuts
        • CEA Talks Preparedness at Viva Los Dodgers
        • CEA Wins Prestigious Insurance Marketing Award
        • Earthquake Brace + Bolt: Funds to Strengthen Your Foundation expands its program in 2015
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        • 25th Anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake
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    • 2023
      • Applications Now Being Accepted for Soft-Story Retrofit Grants
      • Grant Funding Available For Humboldt County Homeowners To Safeguard Their Homes Against Earthquake D
      • Kroll Bond Rating Agency Affirms California Earthquake Authority LTCR at 'A+'; Outlook Stable
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    • 2021
      • California Earthquake Authority applauds introduction of federal tax-parity legislation for disaster
    • 2020
      • California Earthquake Authority named administrator of Wildfire Fund
      • New publication guides assessment, repair of residential earthquake damage
    • 2019
      • World’s largest earthquake drill on 30th anniversary of Loma Prieta quake
      • CEA research forum focuses on modern data-collection methods after earthquakes to help California im
      • Standard plan sets will reduce home seismic retrofitting costs in California
      • Annual Get Prepared, California! Auction is now open
      • Ridgecrest earthquakes generate spike in CEA earthquake insurance purchases
      • Northridge earthquake remembered as one of costliest natural disasters in U.S. history
      • Five-year anniversary of La Habra earthquake is a reminder to get prepared
      • CEA raises nearly $176K through annual Get Prepared, California! Auction for disaster-preparedness a
      • CEA Governing Board expands policyholder eligibility for seismic retrofit grants
      • Statement from California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy on today's earthquake near Ridgecre
      • CEA Governing Board votes to sponsor and support Resilient Homes Initiative
    • 2018
      • Earthquake scenario reveals extensive damage to Bay Area homes
      • Earthquake Brace + Bolt surpasses 5,000 retrofits statewide
      • Millions of Californians prepare to participate in annual ShakeOut earthquake drill
      • Get Prepared, California! annual auction raises $176K to benefit American Red Cross
      • Coalinga earthquake anniversary reminds Central Valley Californians that a ‘Big One’ could strike at
      • Long Beach earthquake anniversary brings reminder of earthquake risk in California
      • Researchers tackle roles for technology in assessing risk for residential earthquake damage
      • Record number of Californians apply for earthquake retrofit grants
      • Annual Get Prepared, California! Auction opens April 2
    • 2017
      • Napa research findings reveal many homeowners lack understanding of seismic retrofitting, earthquake
      • California Earthquake Authority-sponsored auction, coordinated by iHeartMedia, opens today to raise
      • Anniversary of 1952 earthquake reminds Californians to prepare for the unexpected
      • Anniversary of 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake offers reminder to Californians to reduce their risk
      • National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to plan for damaging earthquakes
      • California Earthquake Authority creates online tool to evaluate a house’s vulnerability to earthqua
      • California Earthquake Authority-sponsored auction, coordinated by iHeartMedia, surpasses $1 million
      • California Earthquake Authority continues to see strong interest in earthquake insurance
      • Northridge earthquake anniversary prompts reminders for California residents
      • California Earthquake Authority surpasses 1 million policies
    • 2016
      • California Earthquake Authority Encourages Participation in Annual ShakeOut Drill, Notes Earthquake
      • California Earthquake Authority Marks 20 Years of Operation
      • CEA Chief Mitigation Officer Named to 2016 List of Elite Women by Insurance Business America Magazin
      • CEA is financially strong—would pay all covered claims if San Francisco 1906 Earthquake reoccurred t
      • CEA Unveils Lower Rates, More Policy Options and Bigger Discounts For Earthquake Insurance
      • iHeartMedia’s 2016 Get Prepared, California! Auction, Sponsored by California Earthquake Authority,
      • iHeartMedia’s All-Star Auction, Sponsored by California Earthquake Authority, Benefits American Red
      • Statement from California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy on This Morning's Earthquakes Near
      • California Earthquake Authority Sees Surge in New Policies Purchased
      • Statement from California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy on Today's Earthquakes off the Coas
    • 2015
      • "San Andreas" Movie Can Play Starring Role in Helping Californians Be Better Prepared for
      • 2015 Get Prepared, California! Auction Is Most Successful Yet
      • A Year After South Napa Earthquake, Damage Proves Widespread and Costly
      • California Earthquake Authority reduces rates and expands policy features
      • CEA Surveys Napa Homeowners about Recent Earthquake Damage—City of Napa Encourages Participation
      • Fourth Annual Star-Studded Auction to Support American Red Cross
      • Prepare for the Next ‘Big One’ – Take Part in the Great ShakeOut™!
      • What CEA Has to Say About New Earthquake Research Results
    • 2014
      • California Earthquake Authority Proposes to Expand Coverages and Decrease Rates
      • CEA policyholders already submitting claims for damage to homes from American Canyon Earthquake
      • CEA Ready for Policyholders Shaken by Recent Southern California Earthquake
      • CEA reports increase in earthquake insurance policy sales
      • Governor Signs New Legislation that Changes the Way Californians Learn About Home Earthquake Insuran
      • Half-Million-Dollar Milestone Reached in Annual Get Prepared, California! Auction
      • More Californians risk financial catastrophe 20 years after Northridge earthquake
      • New CEA campaign gets Californians ready to rock!
    • 2013
      • Annual Star-Studded Auction to Support American Red Cross Offers Exclusive Items
      • California Earthquake Authority & Red Cross "Get Prepared, California!" Campaign Receives National R
      • CEA Executive-Management Team to Add Chief Information Officer
      • CEA Ready for Policyholders Shaken by Recent Northern California Earthquake
      • Join More than 18 Million People in the Great ShakeOut
      • NHRA drag racer John Force signs Traveling Red Table™
      • Second Annual Get Prepared, California! Auction Raises $160,000
    • 2012
      • California Earthquake Authority and American Red Cross Join Forces to Get Californians Prepared with
      • California Earthquake Authority strengthens CAT Bond Program with completion of second reinsurance d
      • California Earthquake Authority's Innovative Financial Transactions Receive International Recognitio
      • CEA and Red Cross introduce Traveling Red Table™ to promote ShakeOut registration
      • CEA to offer more earthquake-insurance choices for Californians seeking to protect their homes and p
      • Get Prepared California Online Auction Raises More Than $180,000 for American Red Cross Disaster Rea
    • 2011
      • California Earthquake Authority Completes Landmark Deal, Pioneering New Way to Manage and Diversify
      • East Coast Jolt Is Wake-Up Call For Congress To Act on Quake Insurance Affordability
      • Lessons for Californians from the Earthquake in Japan
    • 2010
      • California Earthquake Authority (CEA) ready to pay claims for residential damage for Baja earthquake
      • CEA Statement on Moody's Rating Affirmation and Outlook Change
      • Congress hears request to reduce costs of earthquake insurance
      • Yesterday's earthquake in Borrego Springs delivers preparedness reminder; California Earthquake Auth
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    • Benefits of Seismic Upgrades: Is Earthquake Retrofitting Worth It in CA?
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    • Understanding Plate Tectonic Theory
    • What is the San Andreas Fault?
    • What Should You Do After an Earthquake?
    • Earthquake Risk in San Jose
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  • 2019
    • California's Early Warning, Detection & Alert Systems
    • How to Make an Earthquake Emergency Kit
    • 2019 Great California ShakeOut – Earthquake Safety Precautions
    • The July 2019 Earthquakes near Ridgecrest, California
    • What to do During an Earthquake – Essential Survival & Safety Tips
    • TV Special Shows How to Prepare for an Earthquake in California
    • Get Prepared, California! The CEA/Red Cross Auction is Here
    • What to Expect from an Earthquake along the Hayward Fault
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