Napa research findings reveal many homeowners lack understanding of seismic retrofitting, earthquake insurance options (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) 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. The CEA-sponsored “South Napa Single-Family Home Impact Study,” a two-phase study begun in 2015, centered on understanding impacts of the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that produced severe shaking in parts of Napa. The…
How to Make an Earthquake Emergency Kit (Web Page)
Prepare for the Unexpected: Building Your Essential Earthquake Emergency Kit Your earthquake emergency kit will make sure you have all you need at your fingertips and address any injuries until help arrives. Follow these earthquake kit tips to create an emergency preparedness kit for disaster preparedness, filled with survival supplies to keep your family prepared for the next big one. Creating an earthquake kit or supplementing a pre-made kit…
Coalinga earthquake anniversary reminds Central Valley Californians that a ‘Big One’ could strike at any time (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Today marks the 35th anniversary of the 1983 magnitude 6.7 Coalinga earthquake, which injured 94 people and caused millions of dollars in property damage. The epicenter was 7.5 miles northeast of Coalinga, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It struck at 4:42 p.m. on May 2, 1983, and was felt from Los Angeles through Sacramento, and from the coast all the way to Las Vegas. The Coalinga quake, which occurred on a…
National Preparedness Month is an opportunity to plan for damaging earthquakes (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) 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. This year’s theme is “Disasters don't plan ahead. You can.” And the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) is urging Californians to take that message to heart…
Long Beach earthquake anniversary brings reminder of earthquake risk in California (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Saturday marks the 85th anniversary of the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, a magnitude 6.4 quake that caused 120 deaths and massive damage equivalent to nearly $1 billion today. The earthquake struck about three miles south of Huntington Beach on the Newport-Inglewood fault and is now remembered primarily for the damage it caused to area schools: 70 schools were destroyed, and dozens of others were severely damaged.* Fortunately,…