Wildfire loss prevention and response services
Learn about this benefit that helps protect homes.
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American Family Insurance has chosen Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. (WDS) as our partner in order to provide policyholders in certain states with this service, free of charge. WDS monitors wildfires 24/7 and may deploy services to your area when it determines that a wildfire has the potential to threaten your home. Situations may arise that prevent services from being rendered, so they’re not always guaranteed.
What services are included?
Some of the services that may be provided include the following:
- The removal of flammable debris (like pine needles, dead leaves and wood mulch)
- Non-destructive fuel mitigation around the property
- Sprinkler system set‐up (which could include portable water tanks)
- Sealing home vents with fire-resistive tape
- The application of water-based fire‐blocking gel and/or retardant
- Protecting structures from post‐fire residual threats (like airborne embers)
Where are these services available?
*If you currently have a home policy (excluding condos and renters policies) and live in one of the following states, you are the first to be eligible for this service:
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Utah
- Washington
About WDS
- 99% of properties threatened by wildfire and serviced by WDS survived
- Services provided to 98% of wildfire incidents they've been called to
- Fleet of 142 wildfire defense resources
- Largest private-sector wildfire services provider
Want to learn more?
- For more details about WDS and the services provided, please see our FAQ.
- To learn what to do if your home is in an area where wildfires could occur, please see our Wildfire preparedness guide.
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This article is for informational purposes only and based on information that is widely available. We do not make any guarantees or promise any results based on this information. We are not responsible for the content of any third-party sites that may be linked in this article. This article does not afford, offer, or guarantee any coverage.