After the Fire: Dealing with Your Insurance Company
Wildfires are an increasing fear for homeowners in the West, particularly in California. People are moving into risky areas and building homes on steep, brushy lots that are hard to protect. Add drought conditions, high winds, and low humidity to a build-up of dead growth and underbrush, and all the pieces are in place for a devastating catastrophe, like the fires in Southern California in October 2007. If your home is damaged or destroyed by fire, keep these ten tips to keep in mind as you interact with your insurance company.
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