Wildfire Prevention
Wildfires require an enhanced degree of awareness. To do your best to protect your organization and employees, it’s imperative to be prepared by forming a comprehensive response plan in the case of a wildfire. Great American provides specialized services to help reduce loss potential, loss costs and control unsafe acts and conditions related to wildfires.
Plan
Wildfires demand more than awareness; they require a plan that accounts for evacuation, communication and business continuity long before smoke appears on the horizon. Explore these resources to help your organization build a proactive strategy, from fire-resistant landscaping to continuity of operations planning, so you can stay one step ahead when wildfire risk rises.
In addition to our resources above, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides a free online course designed to help business owners and property managers understand wildfire risks and learn actionable steps to protect their properties.
Protect
A closer look at your premises can reveal vulnerabilities before they become losses. Use the checklists below to assess your building zones, construction and grounds, and take meaningful steps to safeguard your business against wildfire threats.
Respond
When a wildfire threatens, every moment matters. This resource is designed to guide your team through a clear, confident response, in order to help you protect people, property and operations when it counts most.
Loss Control Categories
Take proactive action to prepare for different types of loss.
