California Earthquake Authority-sponsored auction, coordinated by iHeartMedia, surpasses $1 million raised to benefit American Red Cross in California (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) 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. Total funds raised by the Get Prepared, California! Auction now exceed $1,060,000. The auction ran from April 3 to April 30 and was promoted on 57 iHeartMedia radio stations…
Great California ShakeOut helps Californians prepare for the state’s next earthquake (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) 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. Each has served as a powerful reminder to Californians that natural disasters happen, often without warning—and that we need to be prepared. Earthquake risk is real in California. The…
CEA Shakes Things Up During Los Angeles Mega Concert (Web Page)
(L-R) Bella Schneider; Kellie Schneider, CEA; Ryan Seacrest, KIIS FM; Pamela Diaz, CEA; and Jon Myers, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region before the onstage check presentation. This year's epicenter of fun took place during iHeartMedia’s KIIS FM Wango Tango by AT&T concert on June 2. The musical event showcased famous singers and on-air talent and allowed CEA to shake things up a…
Do-it-Yourself Tips (Web Page)
CEA BB Login A typical retrofit completed by a licensed contractor may cost between $3,000 and $7,000 depending on the location and size of the house, contractor fees, and the amount of materials and work involved. If you are an experienced do-it-yourselfer, a retrofit can cost less than $3,000. Owner-Builder Responsibilities Once you've registered for the CEA BB program and choose to do the work…
Claim Professionals Resources (Web Page)
Key resources for Claim Professionals The following resources are helpful tools for the individuals who adjust CEA claims: Earthquake Event Reference Guide for CEA Participating Insurer Claim Liaisons (PDF): We’ve created a helpful reference guide of your requirements, duties, and responsibilities both before, and after, an earthquake. ShakeMaps: You'll find the most up-to-date, reliable…
The Joes (Video)
Peter and Mee-Sun Joe enjoy living just north of San Diego. When fire destroyed the home of their close family members, they started thinking about what they could do to protect themselves from natural catastrophes. An earthquake insurance policy was right for them.
Together, working towards a common goal (Web Page)
(L-R) Chris Nance, CEA; Michael Ramirez, San Bernardino County Fire Office of Emergency Services; Bunni Benaron, The Hero In You Foundation; Margaret Vinci, Caltech; Dean Reese, Ready America, receive awards during the 10th Anniversary Ceremony of the Great California ShakeOut in Long Beach, CA on Nov. 1. When it comes to educating people about earthquake preparedness, California has some of…
Nuestros Videos en Español (Web Page)
California es tierra de terremotos; uno podría suceder hoy. Mediante estos videos informativos, en español, CEA te brinda valiosa información relacionada con la actividad sísmica en nuestro estado. Estos videos contienen información sobre: Campañas anuales que se realizan para concientizar a los residentes sobre los riesgos de terremotos, Datos sobre cómo estar preparado para un sismo, qué…
Earthquake Retrofit Grants (Web Page)
CEA is committed to making California communities safer, more resilient, and better able to recover from a damaging earthquake. If you own an older house (built before 2000), consider a seismic retrofit to strengthen it and make it more resistant to earthquakes. There are several kinds of seismic retrofits—the one you need depends on what type of house you have.* Brace & Bolt Retrofit A “…
World’s largest earthquake drill on 30th anniversary of Loma Prieta quake (Web Page)
(SACRAMENTO) Millions of Californians will practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” when the ground shakes during the Great California ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 10:17 a.m. This year’s drill will coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake that shook Northern California on Oct. 17, 1989. Also known as the “World Series earthquake,” the magnitude 6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake was felt extensively in Santa Cruz, Monterey…