There are new technologies available to keep homes safe in wildfires. Here’s how they work.
Pitney’s had to evacuate a few times, but his home has always been safe. But he’s not up for the gamble anymore. Sign up for NBC LA newsletters.
When a fire is nearby and embers are a threat, Pitney or Frontline can trigger the system. Its technology allows it to work even when the power goes out, according to Harry Statter, Frontline’s CEO. Other residents are turning to prefab homes, built by a company called Dvele, that are designed for fire resiliency.
“We have such an airtight envelope in the home that you're just not getting the possibility of embers entering the home,” said Hannah. “Insurers are looking for homes they can give discounts to,” said Janet Ruiz with the Insurance Information Institute.
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