California’s Earthquake Problem: People Aren’t Scared Enough About Them
At best, about 10% of California homes are insured for quakes
California has a big earthquake problem: People aren’t sufficiently scared of them.
State officials and insurance companies are raising the alarm after persuading only a fraction of homeowners to buy quake coverage despite years of prodding. At best, about 10% of California homes are insured for quakes, according to figures from the state.