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 +…
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…
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…
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-…
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,…
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 Goes Virtual During COVID-19 Era (Web Page)
Members of the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) meet via Zoom with members of the California Desert Association of Realtors (CDAR) on July 9. Up until mid-March 2020, it was routine for us at the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) to meet and shake hands with our partners and other members of our community, but all that changed abruptly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To help slow the…
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…