The areas added in today's Bulletin bring the total number of ZIP Codes covered by the Commissioner’s moratorium to 563 due to wildfires included in Governor Gavin Newsom's emergency declarations in 2020. The Mountain View Fire was included in Governor Newsom's November 18 emergency declaration.
“In a year that brought an unprecedented number of wildfires across the state, I implemented this critical consumer protection for millions of residents to help them recover," said Commissioner Lara. “This year, we took steps to address the long-term threats to Californians and, as we begin 2021, I will continue to work with local communities and state leaders to ensure a healthy insurance market for everyone.”
The Bulletin includes the communities of Coleville, Walker, Long Barn, Cold Springs, Bridgeport, Willow Springs, Markleeville, Paynesville, and Lee Vining, among others, as well as areas on the border of California and Nevada. Consumers can go to the Department of Insurance’s website to see if their ZIP Code is included in the moratorium.
Following Governor Newsom's November 18 emergency declaration, the Department of Insurance partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to identify wildfire perimeters for the mandatory moratorium area, pursuant to existing law. The Department of Insurance will continue to collaborate with CAL FIRE and CalOES to identify perimeters for any future wildfires where there is a declaration of a state of emergency.