New California Wildfire Maps Spark Insurance Concerns
Some Californians are worried the states’ updated wildfire maps could impact their insurance rates.
February 3, 2023
Category: Wildfire
California ‘Lucky’ to Escape a Destructive Wildfire Season
Despite months of extreme heat and drought, California fared well as peak wildfire season ended. However, experts say the state got “lucky” in 2022.
November 30, 2022
California to Require Insurance Discounts for Wildfire Mitigation
Californians might see discounts on their property insurance premiums if they take steps to wildfire-proof their houses thanks to a new state rule.
October 19, 2022
Are You Wildfire Prepared?
Peak wildfire season in California runs through October. Here are some ways to be wildfire prepared and better protect yourself, your family, and your home.
September 30, 2022
Why It’s Harder to Fight Fire With Fire
The threat of wildfires has become a fixture for many Americans. So experts are turning to an old tool in an attempt to limit the
destruction: controlled burns.
September 22, 2022
How to See Your Home’s Wildfire Risk
A new computer model will let you see your home’s current wildfire risk and estimates the probability it will burn over the next 30 years.
May 26, 2022
California’s Fire Season Appears Set to Commence
California’s wildfire season normally peaks between July and October, but warm and dry conditions have raised risks earlier this year.
May 24, 2022
New California Wildfire Safety Plan Hopes to Fix Homeowners Insurance Crisis
California officials rolled out the “Safer from Wildfire” program this month hoping to address the state’s homeowners insurance crisis.
February 17, 2022
California Exit: AIG and Chubb Look to Leave Regulated Insurance Market
Following years of non-renewals by midrange insurers in California, AIG and Chubb are starting to cut coverage for multimillion-dollar homes.
January 26, 2022
Wildfire Smoke Is a Nuisance. Here’s How to Keep the Air Inside Your Home Clean
There are many ways to clean indoor air of dangerous wildfire smoke particles. Some are expensive, but cheaper alternatives exist.
October 21, 2021
