EDC Democrats Urge Commissioner Lara to Declare Insurance Emergency
Josh Elder and the EDC Democratic Party Delegation to California Democratic Convention presented a clear message at the Nov. 15 Rural Caucus session, calling on Insurance Commissioner Lara to take further and decisive action in response to the fire insurance crisis.
While long term solutions to re-stabilize the traditional homeowners insurance markets will take time, the communities facing the impacts of this emergency situation deserve action now.
Under the discretionary authority of an emergency declaration, our El Dorado County Democratic Party is calling on Commissioner Lara to take the following actions:
1. Issue a temporary moratorium on fire insurance cancellations & non-renewals for homeowners living within the counties, regions, and zip codes included in the existing Tree Mortality Emergency Zones.
2. Work with the Governor’s office & Legislature to direct funding to the most heavily impacted counties for the purposes of data collection/analysis, solutions strategy development, and coordination of outreach services.
3. Develop an expedited rate review pipeline for the California Department of Insurance to review and approve new products and market reentries that will provide coverage within the high-risk areas.
4. Host a meeting comprised of representatives from Fire Districts in impacted areas as well as CAL Fire representatives to discuss necessary revisions to the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) utilized by the Insurance Service Office (ISO) that would more accurately reflect the full scope of fire protection available against potentially devastating wildland fires.
5. Conduct an emergency summit of key insurance industry stakeholders to determine an agreeable path forward that will ensure access to affordable and protective fire insurance for homeowners and businesses within the emergency area.
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Saturday, Nov. 16, 3:30 to 7:30pm, Empty Bowls Supper, El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Forni Room.
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30-8:30pm, EDC Democratic Central Committee (EDC DCC) monthly meeting, EDC Office of Education (Conference Rm. G) 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5:00pm (MSNBC), Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate #5. Attend or host a neighborhood Presidential Debate party.
Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:00-8:00pm, Democratic Women of El Dorado County monthly meeting. Speaker: John Hidahl, Director, EDC Board of Supervisors, Location: Round Table Pizza Clubhouse, 3370 Coach Ln, Cameron Park, Social time: 6.00-6.30. Meeting: 6.30-8.00
Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-4pm, Candidate Development Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-4pm, United Democrats of EDC, Holiday Open House, Eskaton Village Center, 3380 Blairs Ln, Placerville, (Potluck; bring your own favorite dish/salad/appetizer & beverage).
Sunday, Dec. 8, EDC/California Away Team(CAT) Canvassing, 2 shifts: 10am-1pm and 12noon to 3pm, Cameron Park. (More info. & RSVP... see above article)
Monday, December 9, 5-8pm, Candidate Development Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6:00 - 7:30pm, EDC DCC Executive Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Wed., Dec. 11, 5-8pm, Candidate Development Committee meeting, Bel Air Market Community Room, 3510 Palmer, Cameron Park
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30-8:30pm, EDC Democratic Central Committee (EDC DCC) monthly meeting, EDC Office of Education (Conference Rm. G) 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville.
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, January 17, 2019, 5:00-7:00pm, Platinum Speakers Series & Cocktail Party, 100 Rock Lane, El Dorado Hills,Tickets available: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/platinumjan20
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2019, 7pm, Candidate Forum, location: Oakridge High School, Performing Arts Theatre, 1120 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA (SAVE THE DATE)
Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Primary Election
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