Inspector
Continuous Hazard Reduction Monitoring
Continuous hazard-reduction monitoring is an ongoing, proactive strategy in wildfire risk management, involving the regular evaluation of risk mitigations, re-inspections, and assessment of evolving hazards for properties. It includes reviewing the efficacy of implemented risk reduction measures, conducting on-site re-inspections to detect changes affecting risk, and periodic hazard assessments considering broader factors like climate change and vegetation growth. Adaptation and improvement are central, using insights from monitoring to update or introduce new risk reduction strategies. This approach enables property owners, insurers, and risk managers to make well-informed decisions for maintaining and enhancing asset resilience against wildfires, contributing to safer communities.
Real Estate Transaction Services
Upresilience provides specialized real estate transaction services for real estate professionals acting on behalf of property owners to assess compliance with local requirements such as AB-38. Our comprehensive engineering evaluation identifies not only wildfire hazards such as overgrown vegetation and flammable materials but also inherent building and property features that reduce risk or enhance resilience. Buyers are informed of the property's wildfire risk along with advised mitigation measures for state compliance. Unique to upresilience, properties may also apply for a dynamic risk rating under Sentinel Tier, Vanguard Tier, or Guardian Tier. These tiers quantify resilience and can serve as an essential tool in negotiations, enhancing the property's safety profile for both buyers and insurers.
Insurance Support Services
Insurance support services for wildfire risk management encompass a holistic strategy to assess and mitigate a property's wildfire risk. This includes a Baseline Wildfire Risk Assessment that evaluates factors like defensible space and building materials. Continuous Monitoring ensures the implementation of recommendations and ongoing safety improvements. Customized Engineering Assessments delve into specific assets for a more detailed understanding of unique vulnerabilities and resilience strategies. The Living Fire Risk Score, a dynamic metric, reflects the property's current risk and tracks resilience improvements over time. These services foster a proactive approach, empowering property owners and insurers to make educated decisions and take effective actions, bolstering property safety, insurability, and value.