California Earthquake Authority: Be prepared, where you live

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Earthquake risk is real in California, and all Bay Area communities face the risk of damage and loss from a devastating quake. Scientists say there is a 99.7% chance a magnitude-6.7 or greater earthquake will strike somewhere in California, and a 76% chance a magnitude-7.0 or greater earthquake will strike in Northern California.

In other words, it's not a matter of "if," but a matter of "when."

ABC7 has partnered with the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) to help keep your family safe. CEA encourages California homeowners, mobilehome owners, condo unit owners and renters to reduce their risk of earthquake damage and loss through education, mitigation, and insurance policies to help repair and rebuild damaged homes, and replace valuables and personal belongings.

Watch these videos to learn how to prepare to survive and recover from the next big earthquake.

How to prepare for the next big earthquake

Help keep your family safe! Find out your earthquake risk and what you can do to prepare for the next big quake.

How to prepare kids for the next big earthquake

Back to school time offers parents and teachers an opportunity to prepare and discuss survival strategies with children.

How to prepare schools and organizations for the next big earthquake

The Great ShakeOut is a worldwide event, where millions of people practice the earthquake drill "Drop, Cover, and Hold On."

How one community is preparing for the next big earthquake

It's been 3 years since a magnitude-6.0 earthquake rocked wine country, and while some have recovered, others continue to rebuild.

For more information, click here. To learn more about "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" and to download a PDF of the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety, click here.