Wildfire Resource Center

Wildfire Preparedness Risk Bulletin for Businesses: Understand your risks related to wildfire and the role you can play in preparation and prevention.

Wildfire Preparedness Checklist for Homeowners: Steps that you as a homeowner should take to prepare for a wildfire.

Red Cross Wildfire Safety: Learn what to do before, during and after a wildfire to keep your family and home safe, provided by the American National Red Cross. Also, access an active wildfire map.

Ready.gov - Wildfires: Resources to educate and empower you to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including wildfires, provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

OSHA Wildfires Preparedness and Response: Tips and resources around wildfires, provided by the United States Department of Labor – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) - Wildfire Resources

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)-Wildfire Resources: Interactive Incident Map and news, updates and resources for California companies and residents.

Risk Services Bulletin – Air Quality Statement: Information for residents affected by smoke.

Wildfire Evacuation Checklist: Steps that you as a homeowner should take when evacuating a wildfire.

Natural Hazards Pose Risk to Drivers: 10 Steps to Navigating the Roads Safely

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): FEMA coordinates the government’s financial and physical relief efforts for any national disaster.

Minimizing Business Interruption: Minimize business interruption and resume normal operations in a timely manner post-disaster with these tips.

Commercial Damage Assessment: Assess on-site damage to set the tone for the response operation and drive the recovery process, detailing the extent and location of damages. Proper documentation can speed up the claims process.

Navigating Wildfire Damage: How a Commercial Property Policy Responds to Direct & Indirect Losses

Understanding Additional Living Expenses (ALE) in Insurance: Learn what ALE means within most insurance policies as a homeowner or renter and gain insights on submitting a claim.

Establishing Business Security After a Disaster: Coordinate security on-site, post-disaster to maintain privacy, secure data and avoid scams during recovery.

Best Practices for Navigating the Claims Process: Understand the parties involved, and learn how to expertly navigate claims before, during and after a loss.

Considering Property Abandonment: Ensure you understand your insurance policy’s Statutory Condition that addresses abandonment before walking away from your property.

Recovery Considerations for Your Business: Consider how to resume operations, clean up and salvage and support employees.

Incident Report Checklist: An incident report template for use following a safety incident.

Taking Inventory: A Property Owner's Checklist: A checklist to help you start the process of replacing the items you’ve lost.

Personal Safety Concerns on Home Re-entry: Following a wildfire, ensure you are taking appropriate precautions and be aware of hazards to your health and safety before re-entering your home.