As wildfires continue to pose a threat to our area, it’s crucial to be prepared. Here are some key steps to help protect your family, home, and belongings:
1. Create an Emergency Kit: Pack essential items like water, non-perishable food, medications, a flashlight, batteries, and important documents. Keep the kit in an easily accessible location.
2. Document Your Belongings: Take pictures of your home, valuables, and important items. This will be helpful for insurance claims if your property is damaged or lost.
3. Prepare Your Home: Clear gutters, remove dead vegetation, and ensure your roof and walls are fire-resistant. If you have a pool, store valuables in waterproof containers or trash bags and place them in the water for extra protection.
4. Know How to Evacuate: Familiarize yourself with local evacuation routes and ensure you know how to manually open your garage door in case of a power outage.
5. Stay Informed: Sign up for local alerts and have a battery-powered radio or weather app to keep up with fire conditions and evacuation orders.
6. Help Others: Offer support to neighbors, especially those with children or elderly family members. After a wildfire, consider providing meals, blankets, or other essentials.
7. Check Your Home Owners Insurance: The devastating wildfires sweeping through California are not only displacing families and destroying homes but also reshaping the state’s already fragile home insurance market. With many insurers scaling back or even halting residential policies in high-risk areas, homeowners are facing increasing challenges in securing coverage.Understanding these changes and knowing how to protect your home has never been more critical. That’s why we’ve put together a detailed blog outlining the wildfire insurance landscape and actionable steps you can take to ensure your home is covered. Click here for all the details.
Being prepared is key to protecting yourself, your family, and your community. Stay safe and take the necessary steps to be ready.
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