As wildfires burn across Idaho during a high-heat summer, the Idaho Department of Insurance is offering advice on how to get ready.
In preparation for a wildfire, people should secure insurance papers or store them online, ensure their policy accurately covers their property value, and make sure their insurance agent and company have their latest contact information.
According to the Idaho Capital Sun, the Idaho Department of Insurance recommends people scan important documents with their smartphones, and create a home inventory focusing on valuable and important belongings.
People should also consider comprehensive auto insurance that could protect their vehicles in wildfires.
Renters should consider buying renters insurance to protect personal belongings — which landlord homeowners policies typically don’t cover.
People who need to evacuate their homes should follow local authorities’ evacuation orders.
The insurance department says for people who must evacuate due to wildfires, insurance could cover additional food and rental costs.
