Californians, Are You Feeling Lucky?
No one should rely on luck as insurance for their home in an earthquake zone. Time will tell when our luck runs out… will you be able to rebuild after the inevitable? Although recently stable, California’s seismic areas won’t stay that way according to recent studies. The current earthquake drought also means that Californians aren’t necessarily Read More »
Fault Lines Are Creeping in California
Trick or Treat! Did you feel it? Tuesday’s 5.1 earthquake near San Jose, California, crept up on millions of residents throughout the Bay Area with strong shaking. The creep to be blamed here is the Calaveras Fault, a 100-mile stretch of the East and South Bay Areas. The Calaveras fault is known for it’s fault creep, Read More »
Financial Preparedness [Step 3]: Debt and Deductibles
How would an earthquake impact my income and budget? A scary point to consider in your financial preparedness. Consider these factors.
Financial Preparedness: The Beginner’s Guide to Success
Financial preparedness is a big part of emergency preparedness and disaster planning. Becoming financially prepared for an emergency, like a natural disaster, will protect you and your family from long-term loss and heartache. Earlier this week, we gave tips on making a Financial First-Aid Kit. With your kit assembled, you’re ready to plan for long-term Read More »
Financial First-Aid Kit: Supplies for Financial Preparedness
What is a Financial First-Aid Kit? Survival supplies are often what comes to mind when thinking about emergency preparedness. However, have you considered financial preparedness for the next earthquake or natural disaster? If not, a financial first-aid kit is an excellent way to start. Similar to a medical first-aid kit for physical harm, a financial first-aid Read More »
The earthquake drought of California will end, but when?
California faces more than a lack of rain. The Los Angeles Times declared that California is in an earthquake drought, and the end of the drought will bring destructive results. When Will the Next Big Earthquake Strike? In this L.A. Times article, experts paint a clear (and unsettling) picture of a big quake waiting to happen. Read More »
COVID-19, Earthquakes, & Large-Scale Disasters: 4 Keys to Preparation
The COVID-19 worldwide pandemic is unlike anything we have seen in maybe a century. Shops have closed their doors, people globally are quarantined at home, governments are struggling to respond, the economy is in crisis, and everywhere there is panic about safety and survival in a new reality. The impact on people’s health, income, investments, Read More »
Earthquake Shakes Northern California
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook Nevada on Friday morning near the California border. At least four aftershocks were reported, and the quake was widely felt as far as the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys. Read More From The Source Have you protected your home with earthquake insurance? Visit our site today to get a free quote Read More »
Your Complete First-Aid Kit Checklist for Disaster Planning
If there’s one thing in common with all emergency preparedness scenarios, it’s the fact that you need to have a first-aid kit assembled. For this week, make it a goal to get are fully stocked up with first-aid supplies for your car and your home. You don’t necessarily have to purchase a ready-made first aid Read More »
Earthquake Insurance: Who Has It and Who Needs It
Today we are rattling off about the shaky subject of earthquake insurance. We touched on this a little bit in our Financial Preparedness series, including best earthquake insurance practices, but we are going to go a bit more in-depth on for this update. One of the most commonly asked questions is, “Do I need earthquake Read More »
