“In order to protect a tiny little fish, the water up north gets routed into the Pacific Ocean. Millions and millions of gallons of water get poured [into the Pacific],” he continued, referring to the protection of smelt, which he brought up again Wednesday.

“I got it all done. Nobody could believe it … You got so much water. All you have to do is sign, and [Gavin Newsom] didn’t wanna sign."

Dave_1885, Thu 09 Jan 09:11

Now 5 massive fires burning uncontrolled right along the north of the city borders. Think it’s recorded as the worst ever seen there. Couldn’t imagine the fear folk are going through for both their lives and their homes.

Meanwhile their President incumbent is a firm believer that Climate Change doesn’t exist…….wonder what he will say about all of this as he has seemed quiet so far.

Dandy Warhol, Thu 9 Jan 09:33

Mental that the state dumped billions of gallons of reserve water just before them and thousands upon thousands of insurance policies were cancelled just before too.

DunfyDave, Fri 10 Jan 16:51

Dandy Warhol, Thu 9 Jan 09:33

Mental that the state dumped billions of gallons of reserve water just before them and thousands upon thousands of insurance policies were cancelled just before too.

^^^ Are you suggesting that the insurance companies cancelled policies knowingly that the fire risk was increasing?

Atrocious if this is the case!!!

Topic Originator: jake89 like
Date: Fri 10 Jan 18:33

Which is taking the p*** given all those houses will have been assessed when applying for the home and building insurance. It`s why they check the postcode, proximity to water, history of movement etc. Scumbag behaviour to wait until they know something will happen then cancel policies.

Bletchley_Par, Fri 10 Jan 18:56

Topic Originator: jake89 like
Date: Fri 10 Jan 18:33

Which is taking the p*** given all those houses will have been assessed when applying for the home and building insurance. It`s why they check the postcode, proximity to water, history of movement etc. Scumbag behaviour to wait until they know something will happen then cancel policies.

The alternate may be the insurance company going bust with all that entails. So they either tell them beforehand "We can`t cover this" and giving folk time to make alternate arrangements or wait till afterwards when they can`t pay out.

I doubt the actuarial tables factored in no water in the fire hydrants. Given the average price of a Palisade home is about £5,000,000 I think it is the things that can never be replaced with money that will be missed the most.

It also means the less wealthy won`t be seeing a hike in premiums to rebuild Hollyweirdo`s houses.

Topic Originator: jake89 like
Date: Fri 10 Jan 19:14

What you`re describing then is blatant fraud. You can`t offer a policy and then pull it when it might cost you money. All insurance policies are a gamble. Someone might pay for their whole life and never need it, or their house might burn down two months into the policy. It`s like going to the casino and demanding you get your money back if you lose.

P, Fri 10 Jan 20:19

I understood it to be that the insurance companies assessed the increasing level of risk and at renewal hiked premiums up accordingly to the extent that they were too great and individuals did not renew / cancelled their policies. Similar to increasing premiums on properties that regularly flood.

wee eck, Fri 10 Jan 22:48

I saw an interview with a guy who was a former Olympic swimming medallist who had lost his home. His priority was to save his dog rather than his medals. He said he had no insurance and he thought that was the case for about 70% of those who had lost properties in the fires.

Bletchley_Par, Fri 10 Jan 18:56

Topic Originator: jake89 like
Date: Fri 10 Jan 18:33

Which is taking the p*** given all those houses will have been assessed when applying for the home and building insurance. It`s why they check the postcode, proximity to water, history of movement etc. Scumbag behaviour to wait until they know something will happen then cancel policies.

The alternate may be the insurance company going bust with all that entails. So they either tell them beforehand "We can`t cover this" and giving folk time to make alternate arrangements or wait till afterwards when they can`t pay out.

I doubt the actuarial tables factored in no water in the fire hydrants. Given the average price of a Palisade home is about £5,000,000 I think it is the things that can never be replaced with money that will be missed the most.

It also means the less wealthy won`t be seeing a hike in premiums to rebuild Hollyweirdo`s houses.