Destructive Design: Soft-Story Homes are Vulnerable to Earthquakes
Single-family homes with living spaces atop garages are particularly vulnerable to collapse in an earthquake, with many needing retrofitting.
June 14, 2023
Category: Earthquake
Californians Don’t Forget About Earthquake Prep
With wildfire resilience top of mind, Californians shouldn’t forget about earthquakes and how to reduce risk through mitigation and insurance.
November 28, 2022
The New Year Means its Time to Review Your Emergency Plans
A new year can serve as a reminder to review your long-term planning and preparation, including assessing emergency plans.
January 10, 2022
California’s Main Earthquake Insurer Looks to Make Cuts
California’s primary earthquake insurance provider is warning it needs to cut coverage to avoid a future financial catastrophe.
November 17, 2021
Present-Day Disaster Preparedness
From escalated numbers of hurricanes in Florida to devastating fires and large-magnitude earthquakes in California, recent years show a striking uptick in natural disasters coast to coast.
January 20, 2020
Rise in Natural Disasters Leads to Insurance Deficits
The increasing destruction from wildfires and other natural disasters is making it harder and more costly for people to obtain the insurance they need.
January 17, 2020
Earthquake Fault Thought Dormant Could Cause a Major Shaker Under LA
An earthquake fault long thought to be dormant could cause a destructive temblor along the Los Angeles coast, scientists say.
October 22, 2019
Southern California Earthquake Swarm Not Alarming to Scientists
More than 1,000 small earthquakes has been rattling San Bernardino and Riverside, but experts do not believe the tremors will turn into something larger.
June 24, 2019
New App Could Warn LA Before the Shaking Starts
Angelenos could get precious seconds — perhaps even tens of seconds — before shaking from a distant earthquake arrives thanks to a new early warning app.
January 23, 2019
Three Things to Realize About Insurance and Earthquakes
Here are three facts to know about earthquakes and earthquake insurance.
April 25, 2018
