California’s new fire maps won’t push up insurance rates, industry says
Despite a five-fold increase in state-designated danger zones, private carriers use their own risk templates for determining ...
Do you live in a wildfire hazard zone? Here’s what that means
Cal Fire added at least 2.8 million Californians to fire hazard zones. Here's how to check which zone you're in and what that ...
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New Fire Maps Put Nearly 4 Million Californians in Hazardous Zones. What Does That Mean for the People Who Live There?
CalFire released its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps. Different colors come with different rules.
More OC neighborhoods included in mapping of fire-prone zones, cities helping explain
More parts of Orange County are identified where residents might be required to start taking measures to protect their homes.
Understanding California's New Fire Hazard Maps: Implications for Residents
The implications of the new fire hazard maps are profound, especially concerning homeowners' insurance and property values. Many Californians are apprehensive that the marked hazard zones might ...
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What’s next for Sacramento’s Promise Zone as federal designations expire
Ten years after it began, Sacramento’s Promise Zone designation is set to expire this month. What remains is a network of relationships, hard-won lessons and a renewed focus on place-based ...
West Valley may build new homes in risky fire zones
California is requiring two West Valley communities to build thousands of homes, while the state is ringing alarm bells over ...
Southern California Fire Hazard Zones Surge by 76%: New Mapping Insights
The latest fire hazard maps released in March 2023 reveal a staggering 76% increase in the acres designated as high fire danger zones in Southern California. These changes mandate significant ...