SHAKEOUT DAY PROMOTES EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

ShakeOut Day is on Thursday, October 21st this year. Despite the uncertainties and challenges of the COVID-19 virus, ShakeOut will still be happening this year! As you plan for your ShakeOut this year, consider: When was the last time you checked on your disaster...

FOUR MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE

#1 “Earthquake insurance is provided by my homeowners’ policy.” Homeowners in California erroneously assume earthquake coverage is provided in their homeowner’s insurance policy. Two thirds (2/3) of all the earthquake damage in the United Sates happens in California...

YOU CAN PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES

As Californians, we need to be prepared. We can’t control the environment, but we can prepare for emergency situations. Having a positive plan for ourselves and our families will give us the peace of mind should a disaster come to our area. This plan doesn’t have to...

UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE

If you live in Earthquake Country, it will come as no surprise that you will hear people reference earthquake insurance. While in the state of California it is not mandatory, it is imperative as a homeowner to understand why earthquake insurance is important. If you...

EQ Insurance Services & GeoVera Webinar

Through this webinar, learn about earthquake insurance and how to get the conversation started with your clients! By being able to share key tips such as talking about natural disasters, knowing how many faults there are in California, and discussing an...

The ShakeOut

What is the ShakeOut? Each year, the Earthquake Country Alliance brings awareness to earthquake safety through their international event, The ShakeOut. This is a day to review what you need to do if you find yourself in an earthquake and reminds you to: DROP, COVER,...

Protect Your Home for Earthquakes

You have made an emergency plan, built an emergency kit, but how do you protect your home from an earthquake? SECURE LARGE OBJECTS You can do some quick and easy changes inside your home to prevent additional damage from the earth shaking. For example, with shelving...

Prepare for An Emergency/Earthquake

Prepare for An Emergency/Earthquake Have a Family Emergency Communication Plan There has been an earthquake and a power outage in your area. Your children are at school, your spouse at their office and cell phone service is jammed. How will you know if everyone is...