C.A.R. is committed to helping members and consumers recover from wildfires and other natural disasters. We’ve prepared these materials to keep you and your clients informed about how to protect their homes, keep their insurance coverage, and find new coverage when necessary.
CA WILDFIRE/NATURAL DISASTER RESOURCES
INSURANCE HELP
RESOURCES
• Homeowners Insurance Help FAQ
• CA Dept. of Insurance Wildfire Resources
• Defensible Space Quick Guide*
FOR YOUR CLIENTS
• Wildfire Issues PowerPoint Deck*
• Wildfire Issues: Defensible Space & Fire Insurance*
• C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar: Recent Wildfires (Jan 14) *
• Insurance Briefing for REALTORS®
• United Policyholders Webinar Recording
* Must be signed in to car.org to view
SOCIAL MEDIA SHAREABLES
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
• Wildfire-Related Social Media Posts (IG, FB)
CONSUMER ONE-SHEETS
• Prepare for Insurance Claims Related to Wildfire
• How to Protect Yourself From Scam Artists
• How To Find (or Keep) Fire Insurance
• How To Fire-Harden Your Home
MORTGAGE/FUNDING HELP
• Fannie Mae SoCal Wildfire Disaster Relief Options
• Freddie Mac Natural Disaster Help
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Disaster Resources
• C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund and NAR REALTOR Relief Fund FAQ - NEW
• Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Loans
• FACT SHEET: SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for Wildfire Recovery - NEW
FRAUD & PRICE GOUGING
• C.A.R. Price Gouging Legal Quick Guide*
• CA Attorney General's Office Price Gouging Information
* Must be signed in to car.org to view
TOWNHALLS & TRAININGS
C.A.R. Wildfire Resources Member Townhall
January Legal Webinar: Recent Wildfires
FREE TRAININGS - NEW
• Role of the REALTOR® in Disasters - use code PREPARE at checkout
* Must be signed in to car.org to view
TRANSACTION HELP
PRINTABLE
• How Natural Disasters Affect Transactions Quick Guide
• C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar: Recent Wildfires (Jan 14) *
* Must be signed in to car.org to view
FOR CONSUMERS
CONSUMER ONE-SHEETS
• SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for Wildfire Recovery - NEW
• Prepare for Insurance Claims Related to Wildfire
• How to Protect Yourself From Scam Artists
• How To Find (or Keep) Fire Insurance
• How To Fire-Harden Your Home
• Wildfire Issues: Defensible Space & Fire Insurance
OTHER RESOURCES
• CA Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
CONTACT US
• C.A.R.'s Dedicated Email for Wildfires - lafires@car.org
Disclaimer: The resources provided herein are for informational purposes only and not a substitute for legal advice. Your decision to select and contact an insurance provider should be based on your independent evaluation and in your sole discretion. Please visit the Department of Insurance and United Policyholders for further guidance.