With 10 million homes having been built in wildland areas since 2000, private firefighters sponsored by insurance companies are becoming more prevalent
Insurance crews help protect well-heeled from wildfires
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Monday, September 30, 2013
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Residents Of Crestline Urged To Prepare For Fall Fire Season
As the fall fire season nears in Southern California, fire officials in the mountain community of Crestline are urging property owners to clean up their weeds and debris
Fire Hazard Inspections Continue
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Fire Hazard Inspections Continue
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Friday, September 27, 2013
Hardening Homes Against Wildfires With FEMA Grants
Rick Halsey, Director of the California Chaparral Institute, sent along a press release about an official with Big Bear Fire Department who is helping harden homes against wildfires with money from FEMA grants
Fire Official Using Science to Become a Hero Before the Fire
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Fire Official Using Science to Become a Hero Before the Fire
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Thursday, September 26, 2013
How To Win A Reasonable Settlement After A Wildfire
A Southern California attorney expounds on how residents of San Diego County can fight for a reasonable settlement after suffering losses in a wildfire
LawyersandSettlements.com Interviews Attorney James Frantz about Wildfire Lawsuits and Being Prepared to File for Fire Loss Damages
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LawyersandSettlements.com Interviews Attorney James Frantz about Wildfire Lawsuits and Being Prepared to File for Fire Loss Damages
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
How to Live with Wildfires in Southern California
USGS Fire Ecologist Jon Keeley discusses the need to prepare for wildfires in Southern California in a new study
How to Live with Wildfires in Southern California
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How to Live with Wildfires in Southern California
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Metal Roofs Protect Homes From Wildfires
The virtues of steel roofing on homes in wildfire prone areas is illustrated in a press release from Arizona
Metal Roofing Saves Homes in Wildfire Prone Areas
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Metal Roofing Saves Homes in Wildfire Prone Areas
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Monday, September 23, 2013
Southern Californians Told To Prepare For Wildfires
A Los Angeles Times article provides some useful tips on how Southern Californians can protect their homes from wildfires
Your home's wildfire risk may be higher than you think
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Your home's wildfire risk may be higher than you think
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Red Cross Urges Homeowners in Arizona to Prepare For Wildfires
The Red Cross is urging homeowners in Arizona to make plans to protect their families and property as wildfire season is far from over
Red Cross Urges Arizonans To Make A Fire Plan Now
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Red Cross Urges Arizonans To Make A Fire Plan Now
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Home Defense Pointers From Allstate
Allstate Insurance provides a few pointers on how homeowners can prepare for wildfires
3 On Your Side: Prepare before wildfires strike
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3 On Your Side: Prepare before wildfires strike
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Even though insurance companies have paid out hundreds of millions in wildfire claims, premiums for homeowners living in wildfire-prone areas are unlikely to increase substantially
Despite Hefty Payouts, Fire Insurance Costs Hold Steady
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Despite Hefty Payouts, Fire Insurance Costs Hold Steady
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
The tricky problem of getting homeowners to properly protect their property from wildfires is broached in an article from Colorado
Lessons and questions left to smolder in the wake of massive suburban forest fire
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Lessons and questions left to smolder in the wake of massive suburban forest fire
For more information on protecting your home from wildfires, visit Wildfire Home Defense
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Homeowners in OK Get Wildfire Education
Oklahoma's McAlester Fire Department is working with Firewise to educate homeowners on how to defend themselves against wildfires
Are you concerned about brush, grass or forest fires where you live?
Are you concerned about brush, grass or forest fires where you live?
Monday, September 16, 2013
University of Washington Student Maps Wildfire Danger In Pacific Northwest
A University of Washington student has come up with a detailed map of wildfire-prone areas in the Pacific Northwest
WWU grad student creates map of homes in path of potential wildfires
WWU grad student creates map of homes in path of potential wildfires
Saturday, September 14, 2013
New Map Spots Wildfire-prone Areas
Concerned about whether wildfires are prevalent where you want to live? A new mapping program might be able to help you decide!
Worried about wildfires or floods? Trulia heat maps help find safest places to live
Worried about wildfires or floods? Trulia heat maps help find safest places to live
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