Prepare for a wildfire:

1. Make sure your Homeowners insurance policy offers the right protection.
   Protection: Learn more about Homeowners Protection from Universal North America.
   Support: When you're covered by Universal North America Homeowners Insurance, Preferred Pros offer the help you need to put your life back together, and they guarantee their work.
   Strength: You can rest assured Universal North America has the financial strength to back up our promises and pay our claims.
2. Prepare a list of your personal property. Document your valuables with photos, video and Universal North America's handy inventory form, which will assist you in creating a room-by-room inventory.
3. Use this wildfire checklist to ensure that you're doing all you can to protect your family before a wildfire comes.
4. Keep your policy current. Check out our annual policy checklist.

Before and during a wildfire:

Know what to do to keep you and your family safe. Click here for more information.

After a wildfire:

1. Check the roof immediately.
2. For several hours after the fire, maintain a "fire watch." Re-check for smoke and sparks throughout the house. Stay away from damaged areas.
3. If necessary, file a claim with Universal North America. Make the claims process smoother by following these steps.