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…
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.
Quotable Experts (Web Page)
California Earthquake Authority (CEA) leaders are subject matter experts in earthquake risk and preparedness, strengthening homes against earthquake damage, disaster recovery, insurance, engineering, and related public service. Insight from the front lines: "The Northridge earthquake in 1994, Napa in 2014, and Humboldt County in 2024 – I've visited the homes and met with the families wondering how they will recover." - CEA Chief…
Researchers tackle roles for technology in assessing risk for residential earthquake damage (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) As part of its commitment to help reduce residential damage caused by earthquakes, the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) featured innovative roles for technology during its second annual research forum this week in Sacramento. The two-day event, titled “Innovation in Earthquake Risk Assessment: How Technology is Changing the Industry,” brought experts from government, academia and industry together for conversations on…
Investment Policies (Web Page)
Permissible Investments By law, California Earthquake Authority (CEA) can only invest in securities eligible under California Government Code § 16430. CEA has adopted investment policies that specify additional guidelines and define minimum criteria for "prime" quality securities and the maturity limits and maximum values each security type can represent. Investment Goals The CEA Investment Policies aim to achieve three main goals,…
For Claim Professionals (Web Page)
California Earthquake Authority (CEA) is committed to ensuring every CEA claim is handled in a prompt, fair, and consistent manner. We offer training and resources to help insurance professionals adjust CEA claims. Online Training Courses If you are interested in learning more about CEA earthquake policies, or how to assess earthquake damage, we make it easy with our online training courses.
CEA Governing Board votes to sponsor and support Resilient Homes Initiative (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) Governing Board voted on Friday to formally sponsor and support the enactment of California Senate Bill (SB) 254, introduced by state Senate Majority Leader Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) in January. Called the Resilient Homes Initiative, this bill would help more Californians prepare for, survive and recover from the next damaging earthquake by restructuring CEA to further strengthen its long-…
Steps to a CEA BB Retrofit (Web Page)
CEA BB Login After your registration is complete, and you've been accepted into the program, you will have 12 weeks to complete step one of the CEA BB retrofit. To stay on track, you may wish to follow this suggested timeline: PHASE ONE: PRE-RETROFIT STEP 1 Gather the required pre-retrofit photos and documents. Decide if you are going to be an owner/builder, or hire a…
Statement from California Earthquake Authority CEO Glenn Pomeroy on today's earthquake near Ridgecrest (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck today near the town of Ridgecrest, in Kern County. It was the strongest earthquake in the region since the 1999 Hector Mine earthquake, and shaking from the main shock and aftershocks was felt throughout Southern California. Damage to local residents is still being evaluated, and our hearts go out to those affected by this earthquake. This event is an important reminder that all of California is…
CEA Policyholder Brace + Bolt Grants (Web Page)
CEA BB Login The CEA Brace + Bolt (CEA BB) program was developed to help qualified CEA policyholders lessen the potential for damage to their older house during an earthquake and save money on their insurance premium.* CEA BB provides qualified policyholders up to $3,000 to complete a code-compliant brace and bolt retrofit of their home. As part of the program, policyholders may also qualify for up to a 25% discount on their CEA earthquake…