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The federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission released its final report to Congress recommending improvements to how federal agencies manage #wildfire. Two recommendations highlight the important wildland fire research that SERDP and ESTCP fund. Learn more about the key themes for addressing the wildfire crisis: https://bit.ly/3M4MSYv

The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission's report is a big deal for research and addressing the wildfire crisis. The Commission is clear - collaboration across communities, agencies, and land boundaries is the next step to advancing fire research. Local, needs-driven partnerships are our pathway to climate resilience.

These are helpful resources for claims and FEMA assistance.

Think I have shared this every year around this time. As the summer begins to heat up unfortunately seems as though the wildfire activity heats up as well (pardon the pun;) Useful to track where a wildfire is in comparison to your home or your insured's home. #californiawildfire #wildfire #californiahomeownersinsurance

Yesterday, the Texas A&M Forest Service reported that both the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Wildfires were ignited by power lines owned, operated, and maintained by an electrical utility provider. The involved utility provider publicly conceded that its equipment was involved in the ignition of the Smokehouse Creek Wildfire, but currently denies its equipment was involved in the Windy Deuce Wildfire.   The #Smokehouse Creek Wildfire is now the largest wildfire in Texas history. Impacted ZIP codes include 79083, 79007, 79059, 79014, 79046, and 73832   The #WindyDeuce Wildfire has impacted properties in the following ZIP codes: 79036, 79068, and 79108.   DT’s team of experts is preparing to start their investigation as soon as State officials permit site access. Any insurers with claims stemming from either fire should send their new assignments to newfile@dt-law.com and copy TDenenberg@dt-law.com, LJenkins@dt-law.com, and PCasetta@dt-law.com.

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#UnitedStates: Amid record breaking February temperatures and high winds the #SmokehouseCreek #wildfire, presently burning in the #Texas Panhandle, became the 2nd largest in state history (since at least 1984). By the afternoon of February 28, the fire had impacted an astonishing 850,000+ acres over the span of two days. The fire prompted thousands of evacuations. A disaster declaration was enacted for at least 60 counties as several fires were ongoing. Initial reports indicated dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed in and near the towns of Canadian, Fritch, and Stinnett alone. The East Amarillo Complex fire currently holds the Texas record for largest fire. The complex impacted more than 907,000 acres in March 2006. The maps below show the extent and location of Texas wildfires which reached 100,000 acres or greater in size since 1984, according to data from MTBS and NIFC.

Are electric utilities always to blame when a #wildfire starts? How can they minimize the risk of their lines from #sparking #wildfires? Check out our latest article to learn more. #wildfirerisk #firesafe #riskmanagement #riskassessments #electricutilities #riskmitigation #texaswildfires #climatechange https://wix.to/XIJWPE7 #newblogpost

Meet the carpenter ant! 🐜 Often confused with termites, these ants have a slender waist and bent antennae. Unlike termites, they don't eat wood but excavate it to build nests, causing serious damage to your property. Don't let these sneaky pests wreak havoc in your home! #RealEstate #Homeownership #PestControl