California’s Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has revealed a thorough policy designed to tackle the state’s wildfire insurance issues, set to begin in January 2025. This policy encompasses several crucial components: These strategic measures are integral to Commissioner Lara’s Sustainable Insurance Strategy, which is designed to enhance the stability of California’s insurance market,

As climate change increasingly impacts our communities, individuals and families must take proactive steps to ensure they are well-prepared for potential power outages. This week (starting October 18, 2024), several counties in California are experiencing critical “Red Flag” weather conditions. In response, local power providers often take the precautionary measure

As the last embers of the Airport Fire are extinguished, the affected communities are grappling with questions about accountability, fire propagation, and the potential for future incidents. For those residing in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), commonly known as the WUI (Woo-eee), the looming threat of wildfires is ever-present, particularly when dry conditions, gusty

Ask anyone living in a high-fire risk area of the state about their insurance status. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who responds, “It’s all good.” For several years, insurance providers have been either limiting new policies or, in many cases, leaving California and not renewing policies at all. This

The Line Fire in San Bernardino County expanded rapidly overnight, underscoring California’s unpredictable and perilous nature of wildfires. Fueled by arid conditions, strong winds, and highly flammable vegetation, the fire spread swiftly, outpacing initial containment efforts. Wildfires like these can engulf thousands of acres within mere hours, driven by the region’s notorious Santa

Have you considered how prepared your home is for wildfire? Times are changing quickly, and now, more than ever, it’s important for homeowners to take responsibility for making their homes and surrounding areas more resilient. This effort also extends to your neighbors’ homes because if one house catches fire, the

The summer of 2024 has brought heightened wildfire activity in California, with more fires and acres burned than in recent years. By mid-summer, over 3,500 wildfires have flared up across the state, consuming more than 207,000 acres and affecting 128 structures. This marks a notable rise compared to 2023, when

Don’t say we didn’t tell you. What was a cold, wet, and blustery winter and early spring is now becoming a very hot, dry, and dangerous scenario. As these conditions continue to evolve, the threat of wildfire in Riverside County continues to rise. Now is the time to take action

They’re lovely to look at. They grow and spread faster than the wildest weed. They can cover an entire hillside in less than a week. I’m talking about Brassica Nigra, or more commonly called Black Mustard. You can use the seeds to make mustard. The plant is edible. It’s also

MySafe:Riverside, the County Coordinator for Wildfire in Riverside County has announced the first of a monthly series of virtual town halls to engage residents within the County on important issues related to wildfire. “Our parent organization, The Safe Community Project, has been very successful with virtual wildfire town halls, so

The past few years have seen multiple insurance carriers either stop offering new wildfire policies, or leave the State of California entirely. A combination of losses and requirements established by California Proposition 103 (1988) which allowed the State Insurance Commissioner to reject proposed rate increases and other refunds to consumers.

The City of Corona Fire Department is leading the charge relative to wildfire mitigation in Riverside County. Clearly, many fire departments and community groups are actively engaged in wildfire risk reduction – including MySafe:Riverside. With Corona Fire Marshal Cindi Schmitz managing the overall effort, a number of outstanding actions have been emerging,