Author, Alyssa Burley, Client Services Coordinator, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services
As San Diego’s East County battles a series of wild fires, it is a perfect time for business owners to review their insurance policies and proactively manage their fire risk, especially those who are located in semi-rural and rural areas.
Wildfires can quickly turn into structure fires, which can devastate a business. Unfortunately, San Diego County’s fire season has already begun. With scorching temperatures and an abundance of dry brush left over from last year’s rains, this season is particularly dangerous.
In an instant, you can lose everything you have built. Let us make sure you are covered. And, let us help you protect your business with these easy and effective steps:
- Review your insurance policy with your broker.
- Comply with all fire safety codes – we can provide a fire safety company referral, if one is needed.
- Schedule regular landscaping around your building which includes lawns, brush and trees – we would love to introduce you to some of our landscape clients, if you need a referral.
- If a fire threat is issued in your immediate area, run the exterior sprinklers or dampen the building and landscaping with a hose.
- Keep fully charged fire extinguishers on site at all times and have your fire detection and suppression systems tested – we can provide a fire safety company referral, if one is needed.
- Train employees on what to do if there is a fire, including calling 911 and where to access a fire extinguisher – the Risk Management Center has training materials for fire prevention and fire extinguisher use.
- Have a formalized evacuation plan – the Risk Management Center has a great template to help get you started.
These steps are simple and effective ways to help protect your business from fires.
Contact Rancho Mesa with questions about your coverage.