Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

May 12, 2023: Lake Almanor, situated approximately 80 miles northeast of Chico and 150 miles north of Sacramento, endured a 5.5-magnitude earthquake, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located at the bottom of Lake Almanor near East Shore, California. According to the USGS, the initial report indicated a magnitude of 5.5 at around 4:20 p.m. PST, which was later downgraded to 5.4 but then regraded back to 5.5. The shaking from the earthquake was felt as far as Sacramento, and Peninsula Market, located near the epicenter, experienced bottles falling and shattering on the floor. As of now, there have been no reports of major damage or injuries. However, several aftershocks have been registered in the vicinity of the initial earthquake. Reports indicate that people in various cities across Northern California, including Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado, San Joaquin, Solano, Colusa, Nevada, Yolo, and Butte counties, felt the quake. There were even rep

March 30, 2023: The U.S. Geological Survey has reported a 3.7 magnitude earthquake occurring at 2:06 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday, with its epicenter located two miles from Calexico, California. The earthquake was felt in areas as far as 45 miles away in San Luis, Arizona and happened at a depth of 7.2 miles. Earlier in the day, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred just one mile from Calexico at 7:48 a.m. Pacific time, following a nearby 4.1 magnitude earthquake reported at 5:07 a.m. that same day. There have been a total of five earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or higher in the area within the past 10 days.

From December 2022 to March 2023, California experienced a lot of rain which led to floods in different areas of the state as well as nearby states like Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. The floods caused significant damage to property and resulted in the loss of at least 22 lives, making it the deadliest meteorological event in the US in 2023. The floods caused power outages, evacuations, and the closure of more than 40 state parks and one national park. In addition, several Amtrak trains had to modify their schedules or cancel services due to the floods. Landslides, sinkholes, and flooded roads also caused disruption and property damage. On January 4, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and on January 9, 2023, President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in 17 California counties. Later, a major disaster declaration was approved for several counties. President Biden and Governor Newsom surveyed the damage on January 19. The media reported the floods as an example

July 28, 2022: Meta (formerly Facebook) hosted a disaster preparedness summit in Escondido in partnership with Ready San Diego, the City of Escondido, Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and the California Office of Emergency Services. Participants were shared with the best practices for digital communication before, during, and after a disaster or crisis.  The disaster preparedness summit  was attended by representatives from 18 cities and tribes and learned  how Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are working to be a streamlined form of communication between first responders, local government and businesses, CBS8 reported. 

July 29, 2022: One of the worst and most devastating flooding events in history has claimed lives of eight people across southeastern Kentucky. According to the Gov. Andy Beshear, "This is an ongoing natural disaster, with more rain expected tonight that could worsen the situation." Personnel from the National Guard, the Fish & Wildlife Department, state police and local emergency management agencies have been involved in the rescue process. According to the National Weather Service, parts of Kentucky received more than 9 inches of rain in last 24 hours.

December 12, 2021: At least eighty three people have been killed in tornado outbreak in the Southern and Midwestern United States from evening of December 10 to the early morning of December 11, 2021. At least seventy people died in Kentucky, six in Illinois, four in Tennessee, two in Arkansas and one in Missouri. More than fifteen tornadoes were recorded in different areas including WSW of Taylorsville, NE of Wellsville, SW of Monette, AR to NE of Samburg, TN, NW of Branson West,NW of Augusta to SE of Harvester,S of Diaz,NE of Augusta, SW of Edwardsville, SSW of Beedeville, SW of Cayce to SSE of Hardinsburg, S of Sorento to NW of Cowden, SSE of Windsor to NE of Mattoon, N of Cedar Lake, W of McDaniels, SW of Bumpus Mills to Pembroke, W of Russellville, S of Ada and SW of Dickson An emergency disaster declaration has been approved by United States President Joe Biden for the state of Kentucky. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a total of 146 tornado warnings in several st

September 23, 2021: A small earthquake of magnitude 2.7 has been recorded in Carson today at 7:58 p.m., the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed. The earthquake occurred at 4.6 km depth. The tremor was felt by the people of Torrance, Long Beach, Gardena, Harbor City, Compton, Lomita, Wilmington, Lawndale and Redondo Beach.

Q: How much is flood insurance in Cape Coral, Florida? A: As of September 2021, there are 33,256 policies in force in Cape Coral with total premium of $24,297,524. It gives the average flood insurance cost per policy of $731 for Cape Coral, Florida. Related Post:  Average cost of flood insurance in Pinellas county, Florida

Q: How much is flood insurance in Pinellas county, Florida? A: The average cost of flood insurance in Florida is $562 for policies purchased through the he National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). As much of Pinellas County is prone to flooding, there is necessity of flood insurance for your home, business, or rental. However, the flood insurance rates are calculated based on a variety of factors, including FEMA flood zone, structure elevation, and building construction.  Related Post:  What is the average cost of flood insurance in Texas?

Q: Is Wright flood insurance through FEMA? A:  Wright Flood insurance policies are administered by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through FEMA. In partnership with FEMA, Wright Flood provides federal flood policies to protect homes, businesses, and their contents from flood disasters and has grown into the largest flood insurance company across the country. Wright Flood sells federal flood insurance through more than 17,000 independent agencies across the US. Wright Flood insurance policies are backed wholly by the US Government, and subject to congressional legislation, administered by the NFIP through FEMA, a division of US Homeland Security. One should note that FEMA is the biggest but not the only provider of flood insurance.  Contact Details : Email us at floodmarketing@weareflood.com Call Flood Marketing at 1.866.373.5663 Related Posts: Does GEICO renters insurance cover flood damage? What is the average cost of flood insurance in Texas?

Q: What is GEICO insurance company ID number? A:  Geico's insurance company code is 35882 with the NAIC. Most states allow digital ID cards as valid proof of insurance. The information that insurance ID cards contain vary by state but generally the policy number, policy effective dates, vehicles and policyholders are shown. 

Q: What is the average cost of flood insurance in Texas? A: According to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), the average flood policy costs about $700 per year. Texas is particularly prone to floods as every major city in Texas is in an area at high risk of flooding. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), Texas has nearly 800,000 active flood insurance policies.  The Texas flood insurance rates varies from one homeowner to another based on flood risk, property value etc. The flood insurance cost is highly dependent on your home's location on a flood map and elevation.  Related Post: How cheap is flood insurance in Pinellas County?

Q: Does GEICO renters insurance cover flood damage? A:  One should note that your landlord's insurance policy doesn't cover any of your personal property. In such case, renters insurance policy protects you and your belongings from the unexpected damage.  Talking about the GEICO renters insurance policy, it doesn't cover the flood damage.  According to GEICO, the natural disasters such as earthquakes and flooding are excluded from renters insurance, however, specialized policies may be available for these events. The popular insurance types provided by GEICO are auto, homeowners and renters.  Type of damage that GEICO renters insurance cover: Fire, smoke damage, vandalism, theft, windstorm, water damage, visitor injuries Cost of GEICO renters insurance: As little as $12 per month Contact details of GEICO insurance: Get a free online renters insurance quote from this link (www.geico.com/renters-insurance) or call (800) 841-2964. Related Post: What does USAA windstorm ins

September 13, 2021: A light earthquake of magnitude 3.6 rattles Thousand Oaks, California today, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed. The earthquake's epicenter was located 5km NNW of Thousand Oaks, CA. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 1.8 km. The tremor was felt by the people of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Westlake Village, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park,Simi Valley, Agoura Hills, Malibu, West Hills, Fillmore, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Winnetka, Stevenson Ranch, Porter Ranch,Northridge and as far as Ventura.

USAA windstorm insurance covers the damage caused by hurricanes, hail, tornadoes or other windstorm events. One should note that most property insurance doesn't include coverage for storm surge or flood damage. USAA is a San Antonio-based company with more than 12.4 million members. Apart from USA, it has offices in London and Frankfurt as well. To learn more about various natural disaster insurance coverage, log on usaa.com. USAA windstorm insurance phone number: 877-600-5717 /  toll-free fax to 866-261-8507 Related Post:  Does USAA have flood insurance?

Q: Does USAA have flood insurance? A: As per United Services Automobile Association (USAA), the flood insurance is typically not covered in a homeowners insurance policy; although, flood coverage is part of a USAA Renters Insurance policy.  The flood losses are generally covered by your National Flood Insurance Program policy through USAA. USAA provides flood insurance through the NFIP as well as through its broker network.  USAA is a San Antonio-based company with more than 12.4 million members. Apart from USA, it has offices in London and Frankfurt as well. To learn more about various natural disaster insurance coverage, log on usaa.com. USAA flood insurance Phone Number: 210-531-USAA (That's 210-531-8722) or 800-531-USAA (That's 800-531-8722). Related Posts:   Don't Forget To Get Flood Insurance Hurricanes and floods are Louisiana's costliest disasters --which is hardly news for people who have lived through Katrina, Rita, Ike and Gustav since 2005. Quick tips befor

Q: How does the Transamerica pyramid withstand earthquakes? A: Transamerica pyramid consists of network of diagonal trusses at its base which supports it against both horizontal and vertical forces. Transamerica pyramid sits on a 52-feet deep foundation of concrete and steel that was designed to move with the earth during a quake. The Transamerica pyramid is located in the Financial District of San Francisco, California, United States, which is also the second tallest building in the San Francisco skyline.  The Salesforce Tower built in 2018 is currently the tallest building in San Francisco.  Related Post:  Which is the Los Angeles's most earthquake resistant building?

Q: What is LA's most earthquake resistant building? A:   The chance of a magnitude 8.0 or greater earthquake hitting California in the next three decades have been raised from about 4.7% to 7%, a recent California earthquake prediction report by the U.S. Geological Survey has shown.

September 7, 2021: A light earthquake of magnitude 3.5 has been recorded in Midland, Texas today. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was located 16 km NNW of Midland, Texas. The earthquake occurred at 72 km depth. The tremor was felt by the people of Midland, Stanton, Gardendale and Odessa.

September 3, 2021: A magnitude 3.8 earthquake has been recorded 7.7 km far from Ukiah, California, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at 10:44 p.m. The earthquake occurred at 7.4 km depth. The tremor was felt by the people of Ukiah, Lakeport, Upper Lake, Hopland, Redwood, Boonville, Potter Valley and Philo areas of California.