On Wednesday, a new grant went into effect aimed at helping residents protect their homes from the damage when a quake strikes.
Qualifying homeowners across the state are now able to register for the Earthquake Brace and Bolt program. Through the program, they could receive up to $3000 in grants for a seismic retrofit of their home.
Residences that are eligible are wooden homes built before 1980.
The grants help retrofit the homes' foundations to prevent them from sliding or toppling off their foundations during a big earthquake.
This year, there are changes that will allow a new group to apply for the program for the first time.
"Today, we are adding the ability to do this work on a rental property," said Janiele Maffei from the California Earthquake Authority.
"To date, it's been owner-occupied only ... and I'm very excited about that because about 23 percent of our single-family residences are in fact rental properties. And those are folks that deserve to be protected in an earthquake just as much as the owner occupied," said Maffei.
The program has also expanded to include over 209 zip codes, from Agoura Hills to Bell Gardens.
It's important to note that retrofitting your home will not make it earthquake proof, but it could help reduce significant damage.
To apply, go to the California Residential Mitigation program website.
Registration for the program closes Oct. 1.