The Earthquake Page
http://www.iinc.org/articles/418/1/The-Earthquake-Page/Page1.html
Published on 10/19/2011
Nearly 8.5 million people across California will participate in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill. While this drill serves as a reminder for all to prepare for earthquakes, the following page will help Californians with what to do before a real temblor strikes.
Nearly 8.5 million people across California will participate in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill. While this drill serves as a reminder for all to prepare for earthquakes, the following page will help Californians with what to do before a real temblor strikes. The Earthquake Page
BROCHURES
Earthquake Preparedness Activity Book (en Espanol) [pdf]
PRESS RELEASES
Recent Quakes A Reminder of Possible Financial Aftershocks
Californians may be nonplussed by Tuesday’s 5.8-magnitude East Coast earthquake, but it should get their attention. More Releases
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Offer Grim Reminder that California Is Also Vulnerable
The devastating earthquake and tsunami that have hit Japan are a grim reminder that the US is also susceptible to quakes. 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
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.
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.
California Earthquake insurance: Policies By County
California is a state criss-crossed by massive faults and smaller, lesser known faults. Yet, in spite of the risks, approximately 12 percent of the states' homeowners currently own earthquake insurance policies,
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]PRESS RELEASES
Recent Quakes A Reminder of Possible Financial AftershocksCalifornians may be nonplussed by Tuesday’s 5.8-magnitude East Coast earthquake, but it should get their attention. More Releases
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Offer Grim Reminder that California Is Also VulnerableThe devastating earthquake and tsunami that have hit Japan are a grim reminder that the US is also susceptible to quakes. 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
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.
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.
California Earthquake insurance: Policies By CountyCalifornia is a state criss-crossed by massive faults and smaller, lesser known faults. Yet, in spite of the risks, approximately 12 percent of the states' homeowners currently own earthquake insurance policies,
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