In years past, wildfire season was largely thought of as a summer peril; however, the effects of climate change have many experts changing their tune by calling it a year-round concern. With that in mind, the threat of wildfires still looms over many homeowners’ heads during the hot, dry summer months. Wildfires are unpredictable and containing them can be extremely challenging once they start, burning through land and buildings quickly. This leaves not only destruction in their wake, but also hefty repair bills for homeowners. The U.S. experiences an average of almost 60,000 wildfires per year, which burned 7.6 million acres of land on average between 2018 and 2023 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. A recent State Farm report estimates that 4.5 million homes are located in areas at high risk for a wildfire. Since wildfires can impact almost anyone, it’s important to prepare for the physical, emotional [...]