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HUGE NEWS: As Predicted, Largest Home Insurer Will No Longer Insure New Homes Due to Wildfires and Climate Crisis. Erickson Skycranes Can Now Operate at Night With NVGs. Full Operational Update.
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HUGE NEWS: As Predicted, Largest Home Insurer Will No Longer Insure New Homes Due to Wildfires and Climate Crisis. Erickson Skycranes Can Now Operate at Night With NVGs. Full Operational Update.

One year ago we predicted insurance companies would stop policies for these exact reasons.
The Hotshot Wake Up
May 27, 2023
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On today’s show:

  • State Farm stops new insurance policies on homes in California due to wildfires and the climate emergency.

  • What this means for residents in rural areas.

  • Did wildfire risk maps play a role?!

  • Erickson Skycrane can now operate at night after NVG certification.

  • Full operational update.

  • Plus more.

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