Earthquakes Have You Shaken? Understanding and Preparing for Quakes Can Ease Some Fears
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Published on 04/5/2010
Sunday's 7.2 major earthquake in Baja California rattled people and homes across a large section of Southern California. While the epicenter was not located in California, an estimated 20 million people felt the temblor and damage was reported as far north as Los angeles -- nearly 250 miles from the epicenter.
From earthquake insurance to readiness to safety, this page provides useful information to understanding life in earthquake country in the Golden State.
Earthquakes AHve You Shaken? Understanding and Preparing for Quakes Can Ease Some Fears
BROCHURES
Earthquake Preparedness Activity Book (en Espanol) [pdf]
Protect Your Home Against Earthquake Damage [pdf]
PRESS RELEASES
Recent Quakes A Reminder of Possible Financial Aftershocks
After two sizeable earthquakes book-ended the state last week, Californians got a jarring reminder of their unsettled landscape. More Releases
15 Years After Northridge, Have We Forgotten?
It has been 15 years since the catastrophic 6.7 Northridge earthquake. If a similar earthquake happened today the financial impact could further devastate an already weakened California economy.
More Releases
Shaken, But Not Stirred?
Only 12 percent of California homeowners currently own earthquake insurance policies, potentially leaving millions of Californians financially unprotected in the event of a catastrophic earthquake.
More Releases
Earthquake Is A certainty, But Recovery Is Not
According to a new study by earthquake scientists, the chance of a 6.7 magnitude temblor during the next 30 years is 97 percent in Southern California and 93 percent in Northern California.
More Releases
ARTICLES & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Earthquake Information Kit
Earthquakes are a fact of life for anyone living and working in California. The IINC Earthquake Information Kit is a unique, one-stop resource for information on earthquakes. The kit includes historical perspectives, scientific research on the study of quakes, detailed financial and earthquake insurance coverage tips.
Earthquake Safety: The Great ShakeOut
A 7-foot tall, baseball loving dinosaur taught local schoolchildren how to "Drop Cover and Hold On" today to show how they can protect themselves and their families when the Big One strikes.
Are You Financially Prepared For An Earthquake?
Earthquakes have occurred in 39 states this century. Although 90 percent of Americans live in areas considered seismically active, only a small fraction purchase earthquake insurance.
The EQ/IQ Quiz
How prepared are you for the next temblor? Take a moment to answer ten quick questions online and find out!
VIDEOS
Earthquake Safety
You may be surprised how many things inside the home can be destroyed -- even kill you -- even though the structure of the home stays intact.
Quicktime
Windows Media Player
WEB LINKS
The Great Southern California ShakeOut
California Earthquake Authority
Institute for Business and Home Safety
US Geological Society
Earthquake Country Alliance "Dare to Prepare"
Southern California Earthquake Center
Back to Disaster Central
Earthquake Preparedness Activity Book (en Espanol) [pdf]Protect Your Home Against Earthquake Damage [pdf]PRESS RELEASES
Recent Quakes A Reminder of Possible Financial AftershocksAfter two sizeable earthquakes book-ended the state last week, Californians got a jarring reminder of their unsettled landscape. More Releases
15 Years After Northridge, Have We Forgotten?It has been 15 years since the catastrophic 6.7 Northridge earthquake. If a similar earthquake happened today the financial impact could further devastate an already weakened California economy.
More Releases
Shaken, But Not Stirred?Only 12 percent of California homeowners currently own earthquake insurance policies, potentially leaving millions of Californians financially unprotected in the event of a catastrophic earthquake.
More Releases
Earthquake Is A certainty, But Recovery Is NotAccording to a new study by earthquake scientists, the chance of a 6.7 magnitude temblor during the next 30 years is 97 percent in Southern California and 93 percent in Northern California.
More Releases
ARTICLES & ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
The Earthquake Information KitEarthquakes are a fact of life for anyone living and working in California. The IINC Earthquake Information Kit is a unique, one-stop resource for information on earthquakes. The kit includes historical perspectives, scientific research on the study of quakes, detailed financial and earthquake insurance coverage tips.
Earthquake Safety: The Great ShakeOutA 7-foot tall, baseball loving dinosaur taught local schoolchildren how to "Drop Cover and Hold On" today to show how they can protect themselves and their families when the Big One strikes.
Are You Financially Prepared For An Earthquake?Earthquakes have occurred in 39 states this century. Although 90 percent of Americans live in areas considered seismically active, only a small fraction purchase earthquake insurance.
The EQ/IQ QuizHow prepared are you for the next temblor? Take a moment to answer ten quick questions online and find out!
VIDEOS
Earthquake SafetyYou may be surprised how many things inside the home can be destroyed -- even kill you -- even though the structure of the home stays intact.
Quicktime
Windows Media Player
WEB LINKS
The Great Southern California ShakeOut
California Earthquake Authority
Institute for Business and Home Safety
US Geological Society
Earthquake Country Alliance "Dare to Prepare"
Southern California Earthquake Center
Back to Disaster Central