Important information if your home is in a trust Putting your home into a Revocable Trust is an estate planning best practice. One of the many challenges in the spotlight since the recent LA wildfires are problems people are having because their destroyed home was held in a trust but the trust wasn’t named on […]
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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! The Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council wants to express our deep gratitude to the dedicated firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect our lives and property. After 24 days of fire, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles are now 100% contained. As wildfires continue
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What we’re learning about wildfire prevention and mitigation Everyone’s heard the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—and that absolutely applies to wildfire. Some experts estimate a 60:1 ratio of benefit to cost for investments in wildfire mitigation. But it’s critical that you deploy the right kind of prevention
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We are working hard to keep you safe! The last couple of weeks have been overwhelming—devastating to our neighbors who lost so much, and stressful to those of us who endured the power outages and evacuations. The Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council is dedicated to helping protect life and property from wildfire. Our singular focus
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New Mandatory One-year Moratorium for 91301 Residents Here’s a quick summary of some of the recent changes to insurance regulations, and how it will impact your pocketbook. First, a 2018 consumer protection law requires a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies canceling or non-renewing residential insurance policies in certain areas within or adjacent to a
City of Agoura Hills’ WRA has begun Recently, the City of Agoura Hills began the process of commissioning a Wildfire Risk Assessment (or WRA), which is the necessary precursor to a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (or CWPP). Once both of these reports have been completed, Agoura Hills will be eligible for grants from state agencies
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Prepare your home for the fall A well-maintained landscape can do wonders to protect you and your home during a wildfire—and a poorly-maintained landscape can be a hidden danger. The bad news is that maintaining your property is a year-round task—but the good news is that you’re probably already investing the time and money to
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Jeff Gorell and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin – Home Insurance Event On October 15, Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Gorell and Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin convened a town hall to discuss homeowner’s insurance and the threats posed by wildfire. They were joined by local professionals in the real estate industry, including realtor Rosemary Allison, mortgage broker John Mallett,
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2024 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK – OCTOBER 6 – 12 Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You! In June of each year, The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announces a new theme for Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. In the webinar
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DSpace is not Deep Space – DSpace means defensible space! Embers, not the main firefront, are the leading cause of home ignitions during a wildfire. The DSpace around your home offers you practical ways to protect your home from wildfire. Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area. Adequate defensible space
