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New York Residents: Are You Safe From Wildfires?
1/27/2012 6:21:19 AM
Individuals who have New York home insurance probably have fire coverage. Many homeowners think that this portion of their insurance covers only fires that start on their property. With some policies, you also receive financial assistance after a wildfire. Do New York residents face a risk of wildfires? The following information provides an answer to those questions as well as a basic summary of wildfire history of the Empire State based on data from the website of the Department of Environmental Conservation - New York State Forest Ranger Division.
•The Forest Ranger Division was created 125 years ago.
•From 1985 to 2009, the rangers fought 7,672 wildfires.
•These blazes destroyed a total of 71,187 acres.
•On average, there are 307 fires and 2,847 burned acres a year.
•The following years brought above average fire activity to the state: 1985 - 1986, 1988 - 1989, 1991, 1995, 1998 - 1999, 2001, and 2008.
•In 1989, there were 11,730 wildfires, which is still New York’s record.
•Smoke, ash, and other fire-related debris have been known to travel from Quebec to NYC, a trip of about 500 miles.
While the risk of a wildfire might be greater in other parts of the country, all residents should always maintain a New York home insurance policy for financial protection from fire and other risks. Lacking coverage may leave you homeless with no way to fund the restorations needed after an event devastates your home.
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•The Forest Ranger Division was created 125 years ago.
•From 1985 to 2009, the rangers fought 7,672 wildfires.
•These blazes destroyed a total of 71,187 acres.
•On average, there are 307 fires and 2,847 burned acres a year.
•The following years brought above average fire activity to the state: 1985 - 1986, 1988 - 1989, 1991, 1995, 1998 - 1999, 2001, and 2008.
•In 1989, there were 11,730 wildfires, which is still New York’s record.
•Smoke, ash, and other fire-related debris have been known to travel from Quebec to NYC, a trip of about 500 miles.
While the risk of a wildfire might be greater in other parts of the country, all residents should always maintain a New York home insurance policy for financial protection from fire and other risks. Lacking coverage may leave you homeless with no way to fund the restorations needed after an event devastates your home.
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