[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by ScottPull

Yeah, both California and Florida have insurance crises. In March, lots of people lost their houses and had their policies dropped in California. Similar things are happening in Florida. These are two high-risk states in regard to insurance.

The insurance companies know what the near future holds for hurricanes, fires, and tornadoes. It is affecting all states, not just Florida and California. We Americans seem to be trying to deny reality and therefore postpone solutions.

[Jerry101]

[QUOTE=jbartle1;2400762]With hurricanes monitoring drought, and living on a peninsula, is it possible???[/QUOTE

We were 2 of the millions impacted by the 1998 Florida fires!

1998 Florida wildfires - Wikipedia

[mraines]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

The insurance companies know what the near future holds for hurricanes, fires, and tornadoes. It is affecting all states, not just Florida and California. We Americans seem to be trying to deny reality and therefore postpone solutions.

Not all of us.

[mraines]

Originally Posted by CrazyTiki

I am a native Floridian and with the exception of the Florida Firestorm of 1998, we have never had those kinds of problems. The fires of 1998 were caused by an extreme drought in late spring of that year. In addition to our humidity, we have many natural fire breaks such as rivers and canals in addition to frequent control burns, especially down south in the glades.

I seem to remember some bad fires but don't remember the year. Had to be late 70's or early 80's. There were fires in the forest and my one daughter had spent the night there with a friend. I was freaking out. No cell phones back then.

[Bridget Staunton]

Like my hubby said. The Villages did a great job laying out the community. We have numerous retention ponds that they pump from in the event of fire

[Normal]

Originally Posted by CrazyTiki

I am a native Floridian and with the exception of the Florida Firestorm of 1998, we have never had those kinds of problems. The fires of 1998 were caused by an extreme drought in late spring of that year. In addition to our humidity, we have many natural fire breaks such as rivers and canals in addition to frequent control burns, especially down south in the glades.

Those muck fires were caused by lightning strikes. People seem to forget swamps burn. The gas and peat rich dirt which is one step away from coal, definitely burn. Most of the fires were underground though.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by Bridget Staunton

Like my hubby said. The Villages did a great job laying out the community. We have numerous retention ponds that they pump from in the event of fire

This time of year is a dangerous time for fires, here as well as anywhere in Florida. Dry air, windy, low water in retention ponds, plenty of oak & palm trees to burn, plenty of brush too. Lots of homes with natural gas plus multiple vehicles in our garages. Tinder plenty.

It is nice to think we live in a bubble, but please have a plan for any disaster

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by jbartle1

With hurricanes monitoring drought, and living on a peninsula, is it possible???

In late 90's Florida had terrible fires mostly from Orlando north. they were mostly in the rural areas and did not have same high winds and terrain was flat. They did not spread into the suburban areas of Florida

[Dusty_Star]

There were wildfires in Ocala National Forest last year. Whoops, two weeks ago it would have been last year. Okay, 2023 fires in the forest, not all that far away from us. I believe lightning touched them off.

Thousands of acres burning in Ocala National Forest wildfire

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by jbartle1

With hurricanes monitoring drought, and living on a peninsula, is it possible???

Why does it remind me of my wife? Need something to worry about?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by jbartle1

With hurricanes monitoring drought, and living on a peninsula, is it possible???

Destructive fires are unlikely, but Florida and California share the unfortunate circumstance of being the hardest and most expensive states to get homeowners insurance.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by jbartle1

With hurricanes monitoring drought, and living on a peninsula, is it possible???

Highly unlikely, though anything is possible. Most important, Florida forest management practices are as different from those of California as they can be.

[Battlebasset]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

The insurance companies know what the near future holds for hurricanes, fires, and tornadoes. It is affecting all states, not just Florida and California. We Americans seem to be trying to deny reality and therefore postpone solutions.

Other than making sure you are prepared for the inevitable fire/weather event with strong building codes, mitigation and engineering/infrastructure solutions, what other solutions are there?

[CODYCAT]

We also have very smart people running the state. We don’t have the issues some states have.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by CODYCAT

We also have very smart people running the state. We don’t have the issues some states have.

The fires had little to do with the people running the state; the fires were largely due to the hilly terrain, winds, and dry conditions combined with heavily-loaded power lines. Florida doesn't have the same geography or climate conditions.