Drop. Cover. Hold On. Doing these three things could possibly save your life during an earthquake. That’s the message the Earthquake Country Alliance, the U.S. Geological Society and the Southern California Earthquake Center wants the public to know and why they’ve joined forces to create the annual “Great California ShakeOut”…
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Car safety is important, especially during the winter season when fog, rain, ice and snow can cause a variety of hazardous driving conditions. Before the winter weather turns frightful, make sure your vehicle can brave the harsh elements. Now is the time to get your car in tip-top shape and…
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Since October 2017, several California communities have been devastated by historic wildfires and mudslides/debris flows. These disasters were responsible for the deaths of at least 88 people and for destroying more than 10,800 structures, many of them homes. The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and other State and local agencies…
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With the recent spate of wildfires in Northern and Southern California and other catastrophes throughout the country, many people need to repair or rebuild their homes and properties. However, now more than ever, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) urges consumers to be extremely cautious and do your homework before…
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Disaster can strike at any time without warning. National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an annual nationwide campaign held during the month of September which encourages Americans, including the young, old, people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, to plan ahead. Initially launched in 2004 as an…
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California is known as “earthquake country” and for good reason. There is an infamous 800 mile long crack otherwise known as the San Andreas Fault that travels along the state from the Salton Sea in the south, to Cape Mendocino in the north. Although earthquakes occur daily in California, many…