FEATURE
The Importance of Building Ordinance & Law Coverage
P
icture yourself at home having a cup of coffee while overlooking your peaceful common area greenbelt. The morning is beautiful, nice and clear, with a slight breeze. Later that morning, you notice the wind picking up and changing into strong gusts. In Southern California, we call them “Santa Anas” and we all know what that means—fire danger. Off in the distance, you see smoke and pray that it is confined and will be put
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Quorum June, 2019
By Mike Rey out quickly. A half hour later, the winds gain strength and the plume of smoke becomes ominous. As you watch, large flames can be seen through the dense smoke. You hear sirens and see first responders coming into your neighborhood. The dreaded knock at your door lets you know it’s time to evacuate. There is no time to plan so you grab a few photos and leave your home and all your possessions behind, hoping for the best.
"THERE IS NO TIME TO PLAN SO YOU GRAB A FEW PHOTOS AND LEAVE YOUR HOME AND ALL YOUR POSSESSIONS BEHIND, HOPING FOR THE BEST."
