Are Wildfires Becoming More Frequent?
Wildfires are becoming more of an issue and wreaking havoc on the land and the lives of those they cross. This is, unfortunately, due to the effects of climate change. Fires are gaining in frequency and becoming more intense and expanding in size, making them even deadlier and harder to contain. Climate Change & the […]
Commissioner Lara announces Sustainable Insurance Strategy to improve state’s market conditions for consumers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced a package of executive actions aimed at improving insurance choices and protecting Californians from increasing climate threats while addressing the long-term sustainability of the nation’s largest insurance market. The largest insurance reform since state voters’ passage of Proposition 103 nearly 35 years ago, California’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy is […]
CoreLogic 2023 Wildfire Risk Report
States such as California, Colorado and Texas have a high concentration of at-risk homes and significant reconstruction cost value. Comprehending the complete risk environment is essential to evaluate and handle wildfire risks efficiently. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is setting a new standard in the nation with the implementation of a new regulation, Section […]
When Is Wildfire Season in California?
Most homeowners in California aren’t strangers to the effects of wildfires and how unpredictable and unruly they can be. Considering the damage wildfires can bring, it’s crucial that California residents take the necessary precautions to combat them and keep themselves, their loved ones, and their property safe. Brandguard Vents offers comprehensive wildfire protection that will […]
Why Is It So Hard for Firefighters To Put Out Wildfires?
For California residents, the devastation of fire season has become all too common. As fires continue to rage through the state, people may wonder why putting them out is so hard. Unfortunately, many factors contribute to the difficulty of controlling and stopping wildfires. Wildfires often start in remote areas and can go undetected for days, […]
Do you live in a Fire Hazard Zone?
Attention Residents, Living in a beautiful state like ours comes with its own unique challenges, and one of those challenges is wildfire. As we head into the warmer months, it’s important to be aware of the potential for wildfires in our area. Have you checked if you live in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone? If […]
Meet the Brandguard team of home hardening experts
Brandguard Experts Participate in WUI Conference to Discuss Wildfire Prevention Experts from around the world have gathered at the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Conference to discuss the increasing threat of wildfires and ways to prevent them from spreading. The conference, which is being held in Reno, NV this year, brings together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders […]
Wildfire Risk Report
With the highest number of homes in the western U.S., California usually tops the list each year for wildfire risks. However, many other states also have a significant numbers of homes at risk. Florida, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico join California in the top five states for number of homes at risk to wildfire. Wildfires […]
Commissioner Lara enforces nation’s first wildfire safety regulation to help drive down cost of insurance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara will enforce the new insurance pricing regulation he wrote recognizing and rewarding wildfire safety and mitigation efforts made by homeowners and businesses. Commissioner Lara’s regulation is the first in the nation requiring insurance companies to provide discounts to consumers under the Safer from Wildfires framework created by the California […]
Shoutout to Wildfire Safety Solutions
Another great job completed by Wildfire Safety Solutions with competence and professionalism. Take a look at the complete interview
