By Dave Branco

FireSmart tips and policy check-ups: Protect your home and wallet from wildfire risks

Jan 22, 2025 | 4:00 PM

PRINCE GEORGE –

With wildfire season just around the corner and the recent disaster in Los Angeles still fresh in our minds, insurance brokers are urging homeowners to ensure they have the right coverage.

“ We are here to help and guide customers through the complexity of an insurance policy. We want, customers to understand what they’re purchasing, what they’re covered for it, and what they’re not.”

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As the smoke begins to clear from the wildfires that swept through parts of Los Angeles, the financial impact is starting to come into focus. Insured losses are expected to reach billions of dollars. This has insurance brokers urging homeowners to stay on top of their policies and ensure they fully understand what’s covered.

Last year, The earliest wildfire in BC causing property damage occurred in Fort Nelson. Meantime, many homeowners in Southern California are now grappling with the difficult decision of whether to rebuild. Insurance brokers urge homeowners to renew their policies before wildfires get dangerously close to their homes.

In British Columbia, Experts are forecasting extreme weather events like flooding, forest fires and wind storms.

It’s worth noting that some insurance companies might not cover natural disasters for structures like sheds or other outbuildings on your property. Taking steps to FireSmart your home and carefully reviewing your insurance policy are excellent ways to safeguard your family and finances.

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