It’s unlikely that people will abandon homes in even the most fire-prone areas, and it’s probably unnecessary, for now. State and local officials can use this new data to prioritize where they spend scarce dollars to reduce risk. In other places, it could mean making sure roads are accessible to get people out and fire trucks in. If I own a home in one of these areas, what can I do and how much will it cost me? Remember, she or he has a financial incentive to reduce those risks.

Source: New York Times May 18, 2022 06:47 UTC