California Approves Wildfire Home Hardening Grants Inspired by Wind-Resistant Roof Programs
California Legislature approved a program to aid homeowners in mitigating wildfire damage through grants for property hardening measures like fire-resistant roofs and clearing flammable materials. The initiative, supported by the California Insurance Commissioner, is inspired by similar programs in Alabama and Louisiana that focus on wind-resistant roofing to reduce storm damage and offer potential insurance discounts. The bill is pending Governor Gavin Newsom's approval and currently does not specify funding sources for the grants.