California wildfires are occurring more frequently and becoming more devastating than ever before. If your home was near enough to a wildfire (or involved in a house fire) and you had to evacuate, it is critical not to return immediately. Coming back home after a fire takes careful planning and preparation to ensure your safety.Wait…
You’ve received notice of a wildfire evacuation in your area. It’s time to leave – right away, without delay. What do you grab on your way out? Ideally, you’ve planned ahead and pre-packed the important things. If not, that’s okay – here’s a brief list of items to quickly gather before you go, if you…
Exposure to smoke, soot, hot air and chemical fumes from a fire can lead to various health consequences. Inhaling or breathing in these irritants can cause smoke-related lung and respiratory injuries. Depending on what is inhaled, you could also suffer ill effects from toxic pollutants or poisons. It is important to visit a doctor after…
Reports of landslides often follow wildfires, causing additional tragedies and further devastation. On the surface, the connection between fires and landslides can seem unclear – but the link lies in the loss of roots and vegetation that normally keep the underlying soil in place. Understanding the risk of landslides in your area can help you…
Smoke damage from a wildfire is often invisible but can still be enormously harmful to the home, its furnishings and personal belongings. Even if your property didn’t suffer direct flame damage, it may still have damage from smoke. Knowing how to recognize the signs of wildfire smoke damage is important so that you can include…
Wildfires may have always been a part of California’s natural disaster landscape, but the number and severity of fires have increased considerably in recent years. While hotter and drier conditions contribute to wildfire risk, utility company negligence has been a major factor. Damage caused and money lost due to wildfire power outages may be compensated…