On Tuesday, the supervisors unanimously approved a resolution opposing decisions by insurance companies to drop coverage for tens of thousands of customers in California.
Bill Cavanaugh is a general contractor in San Diego, and when it comes to fire mitigation, he’s checking all the boxes.
Despite efforts, Cavanaugh is one of thousands of customers who are unable to get full insurance coverage for their homes."It adds salt to the wound," he said."When you can't get insurance specifically for fire even when you've taken all these measures." "If you slow down the housing starts ... general contractors aren't making money, subcontractors aren't making money, suppliers aren't making money, the restaurants that feed the construction workers aren't getting money," he said. "The ripple effect, I think, is going to be devastating." "For older adults on fixed incomes, finding new coverage can be confusing. It's financially crippling or even impossible.
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