Tag: wildfire evacuation

Don’t Sign Anything Yet! California Insurance Commissioner Warns of Fraud Post Wildfire

H. Cutner
California insurance wildfire update on conditions

Wildfires Ravage Southern California: Safety First Southern California faces a devastating challenge as powerful wildfires, driven by intense winds, have scorched over 23,000 acres and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The fires, which erupted following a windstorm on Tuesday, have also destroyed at least 1,100 structures across affected regions. With lives disrupted and communities left in turmoil, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is urging residents to prioritize safety above all else during this difficult time. Lara has advised individuals to avoid entering disaster zones and refrain from making hasty…

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California on Fire, Again: Are We Prepared for Bigger and Faster Blazes?

Nordstrom
California fires

Wildfires Ravage Los Angeles: A Climate Crisis Unfolds Los Angeles is once again in the grip of a wildfire crisis as multiple blazes, including the Hurst, Palisades, and Eaton fires, scorch the region. These fires have collectively consumed over 16,000 acres, destroyed more than 1,000 structures, and forced tens of thousands of residents to flee. The Hurst Fire, which broke out in the Sylmar area, alone has spread to 500 acres with 0% containment, underscoring the ferocity of these disasters. This comes as Southern California endures powerful Santa Ana winds,…

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Evacuation cost claims expected from homeowners insurance companies

Julie Campbell
helicopter wildfire evacuation cost

Wildfire victims are being reminded that even if their homes aren’t damaged, they may still have coverage. The thousands of California wildfire victims who have been evacuated from Sonoma, Butte and Napa, may be able to make an evacuation cost claim with their insurers. Those carrying homeowners or renters insurance policies may be able to make claims to help with the expenses. Even in cases when properties haven’t been damaged, many renters and homeowners insurance policies cover some or all of the evacuation cost they face when ordered to leave…

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