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DBI and partners showcase earthquake insurance, mitigation and pet preparedness at safety fair
Summary
At an on-site safety fair featured on SF GovTV, the California Earthquake Authority outlined earthquake insurance options and mitigation discounts while city agencies demonstrated household and pet preparedness; presenters urged renters and homeowners to consider coverage and mitigation steps.
A public safety fair and a SF GovTV 'Stay Safe' segment featured outreach on earthquake preparedness, insurance and pet disaster planning.
Patrick Otellini, Chief Resilience Officer, introduced Janille (spelled variously in the presentation) Maffei of the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), who explained that CEA policies are available through participating insurers and that standard homeowners policies do not cover earthquake damage. Maffei described mitigation incentives funded from CEA’s mitigation fund, noting homeowners can receive up to a 20% premium discount for qualifying hazard-reduction work.
The broadcast emphasized that renters can also obtain affordable earthquake insurance and that coverage includes loss of use and emergency repairs beyond property damage. Maffei directed viewers to earthquakeauthority.com for information and a premium calculator.
The fair included demonstrations ('Will It Shake?') testing how household items respond to shaking and outreach on pet preparedness. Department of Animal Care and Control representatives and partners stressed including pets in disaster plans, carrying vet records, extra food and water, and recommended taking pets if evacuated.
Organizers encouraged mitigation, insurance consideration for both owners and renters, and use of local preparedness resources such as 72hours.org.
