How bad is the wildfire risk? It’s so bad the state of California can’t get insurance for its own firehouses ……. what about you? This is a trillion dollar problem.
All across North America we’re entering another wildfire season. According to a study by Realtor.com, $22 trillion in residential properties are now at “severe or extreme damage” risk from flooding, high winds, wildfires, heat or poor air quality. This means 44% of residential real estate faces devaluation according to Zillow.
39% of the country’s high fire risk real estate is in California, representing over $1 trillion in property value. In response, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has created a wildfire home hardening guide. Among their recommendations – reinforcing windows to prevent breakage and fire infiltration from direct and radiant heat and flying embers.
Sources:
https://www.realtor.com/news/ trends/climate-risks-threaten-nearly-half-of-all-homes/
https://readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/hardening-your-home/
“We can’t get fire insurance at a fire station that’s going to be manned by firefighters,”
Brian Dahle, California State Senate, District 1, April 11, 2024
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