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A dark but predictable outcome is that they will eventually burn down, and insurance companies will be afraid of covering new development in these areas. After
by konspence 6y ago
A dark but predictable outcome is that they will eventually burn down, and insurance companies will be afraid of covering new development in these areas. After which point controlled burns can again occur
- slavik81 6y agoOr, the government will step in and provide disaster-relief so people can rebuild their homes on the charred embers. ...maybe I'm just being cynical, but that's often how disasters are handled. e.g. https://www.insurancehotline.com/resources/should-government-help-subsidize-high-risk-flood-insurance/ https://www.insurancehotline.com/resources/should-government...
- konspence 6y agoSure, but if insurance is hesitant..
- neltnerb 6y agoYeah, this works... once. Maybe twice. At some point no one will insure you and you are seriously on your own because the fire department just won't come. But I suppose it is technologically feasible to design a less likely to burn home. You'd have to actually try though.