Sentences with phrase «high fire risk areas»

We see similar problems with fire insurance in California, which lets homeowners rebuild a torched home, though some insurers are dropping homeowners in high fire risk areas.

The county plans to stage extra strike teams in the field this season and place them in higher fire risk areas such as Malibu and Santa Clarita.

«Every Victorian government school has a place to shelter from bushfires as a last resort, and this program will make sure the shelters at 200 schools in the highest fire risk areas are even safer.»

Not exact matches

In the 1990s this zone increased by almost 11 percent in California, Oregon and Washington, adding over 1 million housing units - mostly in areas of moderate to high fire risk.

While most homeowners insurance policies cover fire damage, it may be something you discuss with your insurance agent if you're in a high - risk area.

These procedures should result from scientifically mapping a community's high - and low - risk areas of exposure to both the fire and embers generated during WUI events (as will be possible using the WUI Hazard Scale).

There may be inherent fire risks, for example ignition sources in science laboratories and metal workshops; cooking facilities in domestic science areas and kitchens; and high fire loads in lockers, cloakrooms and resource areas and stores.

In some areas, the risk of wind, fire or severe damage is higher for manufactured homes.

However, there continues to be a high fire risk in this area as this -LSB-...]

The criteria include: using natural pests and composting in place of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers whenever possible; implementing no - burn policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut the risk of fires spreading into forest areas; sparing forests with high conservation value from development; taking measures to reduce air pollution; and creating catchment ponds to prevent palm oil mill effluent — a byproduct — from entering waterways where it would damage aquatic habitats.

Climate disruption in California — including record high temperatures, ongoing drought, tree die off and bark beetle outbreaks — has increased the state's wildfire risk by extending wildfire seasons, expanding at risk areas, and increasing fire size.

If you are a California resident having a hard time finding home, condo, renter or landlord insurance because your property is in a high fire risk and brush area, you aren't alone.

Premiums are based on many factors, including the number of claims in your area (high crime areas usually cost more), your own claim history, the value of yourhome, the amount of your deductible, special risk factors (like pools and trampolines), your credit history, and any fire / theft safety measures you've taken or installed.

Rentals in flood zones and high crime areas are considered high risk, as are rentals that are far away from fire stations.

According to a recent homeowners insurance news release by the California Department of Insurance, yet another arrest has been made as property owners in areas at a high fire risk have fallen victim to a fake policy scam.

Even if these rates do seem high, consider that California is a high - risk area for earthquakes, fires, and other natural disasters, so in reality, you're already getting a pretty good deal.

Fire prevention systems like extinguishers, sprinklers and alarms can reduce the cost of a plan as can coverage specific items like sump pumps in high risk flood areas.

In some areas, the risk of wind, fire or severe damage is higher for manufactured homes.